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
Emery adjusts for certain matches.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But as your body adjusts to caffeine over time, those effects largely go away, Gentile said.
—Fran Kritz, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The tool automatically adjusts its temperature to help prevent heat damage, while its powerful motor dries hair quickly.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In this mode, the front axle of the 4MATIC is automatically engaged and the system adjusts the characteristics of the drivetrain, steering and brakes.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Once the screen’s fully rotated into portrait mode, the image adjusts accordingly.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Two players in California, which adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners, won $984,000 each, the California Lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But as your body adjusts to caffeine over time, those effects largely go away, Gentile said.
—Fran Kritz, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The tool automatically adjusts its temperature to help prevent heat damage, while its powerful motor dries hair quickly.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In this mode, the front axle of the 4MATIC is automatically engaged and the system adjusts the characteristics of the drivetrain, steering and brakes.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Once the screen’s fully rotated into portrait mode, the image adjusts accordingly.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Two players in California, which adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners, won $984,000 each, the California Lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
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Trust grows when technology adapts to users, not the other way around.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Legacy of frog gigging still puts food on the table.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
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If Void Crew is about managing the chaos, Bridge Crew was about maintaining order, which suits the franchise.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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