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
In sports mode, the TV automatically adjusts to optimize content.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
The displays also support Apple's True Tone tech, which controls the white balance and adjusts automatically depending on the ambient light.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
The display also has a 120Hz refresh rate that automatically adjusts between 60Hz and 120Hz depending on the setting.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
The shoe also includes a Blucher throat that adjusts with the foot for flexibility.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The dash cam automatically adjusts to provide clear and bright footage, enhancing your safety when driving at night.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
Instead of continuing to show her ads for the premium brand, the system automatically adjusts its messaging to promote a budget-friendly alternative from the same company.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Brain Changes Hangover anxiety can also arise as the brain adjusts to the mental effects of alcohol.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
That is because Samsung adjusts them depending on how expensive the device on sale is.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
The displays also support Apple's True Tone tech, which controls the white balance and adjusts automatically depending on the ambient light.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
The display also has a 120Hz refresh rate that automatically adjusts between 60Hz and 120Hz depending on the setting.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
The shoe also includes a Blucher throat that adjusts with the foot for flexibility.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The dash cam automatically adjusts to provide clear and bright footage, enhancing your safety when driving at night.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
Instead of continuing to show her ads for the premium brand, the system automatically adjusts its messaging to promote a budget-friendly alternative from the same company.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Brain Changes Hangover anxiety can also arise as the brain adjusts to the mental effects of alcohol.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
That is because Samsung adjusts them depending on how expensive the device on sale is.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
Verb
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The gel memory foam layer adapts to your body’s contours to distribute weight evenly, resulting in less discomfort.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The platform reskins buildings and adapts them accordingly, a process that once required extensive manual effort.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.—
Zameer Rizvi,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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