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
Those receptors constantly monitor changes in blood flow and send signals to the brain, which then adjusts heart rate and blood vessel tension.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Rather than relying on assumptions about comfort, the structure adjusts itself quietly across changing requirements.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
This happens as your body adjusts and your brain adapts to not having caffeine.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2026
The front dial adjusts aperture, the left rear dial changes the shutter speed, and the right rear dial sets exposure compensation (EV).
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Cardoso still struggled at times to utilize her physicality effectively, especially as the WNBA adjusts to new referee guidelines for the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Cousteau adjusts his gaze toward Savusavu Bay.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.
—Brayden Garcia
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Rather than relying on assumptions about comfort, the structure adjusts itself quietly across changing requirements.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
This happens as your body adjusts and your brain adapts to not having caffeine.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2026
The front dial adjusts aperture, the left rear dial changes the shutter speed, and the right rear dial sets exposure compensation (EV).
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Cardoso still struggled at times to utilize her physicality effectively, especially as the WNBA adjusts to new referee guidelines for the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Cousteau adjusts his gaze toward Savusavu Bay.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.
—Brayden Garcia
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
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It must be embedded into how AI operates, with clear guardrails on how content adapts across languages and markets, and how decisions are controlled, monitored and traced.—
Georg Ell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 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,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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And there’s a gallery on site gallery called Secret Gallery, which puts emphasis on indigenous artists and local artists.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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The Ranch suits anyone treating wellness as athletic training.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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However, our Editors' Choice winner is Gusto, which provides exceptional payroll and HR management features in a best-in-class user experience that suits both novice and seasoned payroll managers.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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