as in adapts
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
after going on the night shift, he found it difficult to adjust his sleep schedule adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste
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Recent Examples of adjusts
Riders set a target heart-rate zone in the Avinox Ride app, and the motor automatically adjusts its output to keep them there.
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Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Things move more regularly, bloating decreases and your stomach generally feels less chaotic once your gut adjusts.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
And that five-year plan, like many good plans, adjusts and became six.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Start slow — two to three nights per week — then build up as your skin adjusts.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Good coaching adjusts schemes to it, and alters style of play.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Most springtime body changes are normal and improve as your body adjusts to the new season.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
In recent years, Ticketmaster has adopted dynamic pricing—a system that adjusts ticket prices in real time according to demand.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In Sleep mode, the purifier runs at a low fan speed to reduce noise, while Auto mode adjusts the fan speed based on air quality.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Things move more regularly, bloating decreases and your stomach generally feels less chaotic once your gut adjusts.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
And that five-year plan, like many good plans, adjusts and became six.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Start slow — two to three nights per week — then build up as your skin adjusts.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Good coaching adjusts schemes to it, and alters style of play.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Most springtime body changes are normal and improve as your body adjusts to the new season.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
In recent years, Ticketmaster has adopted dynamic pricing—a system that adjusts ticket prices in real time according to demand.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In Sleep mode, the purifier runs at a low fan speed to reduce noise, while Auto mode adjusts the fan speed based on air quality.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
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Sweet viburnum adapts to a wide range of soil conditions and grows quickly to create a privacy screen.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Hushjet Mini Cool takes what Dyson has learned over the years from making home fan tech and adapts it for a smaller, personal product.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the cork in the footbed gradually conforms to my foot’s shape.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Add this popular accent chair with a mid-century look that suits any space and comes with a pillow for lower back support.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some stuff suits you better, some stuff doesn’t.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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