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
Caffeine-free pre-workouts are another option for keeping training intensity up while the body adjusts.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Critics slammed the most expensive tickets in World Cup history and dynamic pricing, which adjusts prices according to demand.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Despite improvements locally, Florida metros remain among the worst nationwide, according to the report, which uses data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and adjusts for varying population sizes.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
The goal is to keep muscles working continuously while the machine adjusts resistance and movement by staying within the lines of the digital graph above you.
—Derek James, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The tradeoff is that the vitamin A derivative can cause dryness and irritation, especially as skin initially adjusts to it.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Patients usually start at a low dose and gradually titrate up, and each dose increase can bring a fresh wave of digestive side effects as the body adjusts to the slower gastric emptying.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Comparable sales, or comps, is a key metric for the retail industry that adjusts for new store openings and closings to ensure fair year-over-year comparisons.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Critics slammed the most expensive tickets in World Cup history and dynamic pricing, which adjusts prices according to demand.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Despite improvements locally, Florida metros remain among the worst nationwide, according to the report, which uses data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and adjusts for varying population sizes.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
The goal is to keep muscles working continuously while the machine adjusts resistance and movement by staying within the lines of the digital graph above you.
—Derek James, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The tradeoff is that the vitamin A derivative can cause dryness and irritation, especially as skin initially adjusts to it.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Patients usually start at a low dose and gradually titrate up, and each dose increase can bring a fresh wave of digestive side effects as the body adjusts to the slower gastric emptying.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Comparable sales, or comps, is a key metric for the retail industry that adjusts for new store openings and closings to ensure fair year-over-year comparisons.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) Directed by Thor Freudenthal, the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid film adapts the first entry in Kinney's book series.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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Takahashi’s story delights in throwing more and more wrenches in the works with a growing cast of chaotic supporting characters (like the vicious Shampoo and the blowhard Tatewaki Kuno), and the anime adapts their antics as pastel-toned slapstick.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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While it may always be most readily associated with Wall Street antagonist Gordon Gekko—who Flusser famously outfitted—the business also tailors for women.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
12 May 2026
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That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Plus, with more than 15 colors and patterns available, there's plenty of room to find a pair that suits your travel style.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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That profile suits incumbents that want exposure without commitment.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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