adjusts

present tense third-person singular of adjust

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Recent Examples of adjusts Most products are launched, customers provide feedback and the organization adjusts. Alessandro Lagi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Inventory will be replenished when the third sales phase opens in 2027, but the purchasing patterns will probably be similar — unless LA28 adjusts prices. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 This is a sophisticated, adaptive, three-chamber air suspension system that continuously adjusts to road topography and driving style. New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 The screen reaches up to 3,000 nits of brightness that adjusts based on ambient light. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 On Bunny’s request, Joy fries up some fish and meat for the non-vegans and adjusts the tacos for the vegans. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 Pitch trim adjusts the up and down motion of the airplane’s nose so the pilot does not have to continuously hold pressure on the controls as speed changes. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Because tretinoin tends to be the more irritating of the two ingredients, these reactions may be particularly noticeable as your skin adjusts to the retinoid. Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 All the while, YouTube continues to take viewing share as the rest of the media industry adjusts to how younger audiences want to consume content. Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
Verb
  • The nervous system adapts too, becoming better able to activate and coordinate muscle movement.
    Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With Nolan and Emma Thomas producing for Syncopy, The Odyssey adapts Homer’s epic poem in telling the story of Odysseus (Damon) making his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The price puts the layer between applications and AI models above almost any single model company.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That size puts the concept in a different category from today’s commercial aircraft.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The merch trend suits a tech industry that has started to show more interest in cultural signifiers over the last few years.
    T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The artists chosen for MATRIX shows are invited to rethink the entire space in a way that best suits their work.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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