adjusts

present tense third-person singular of adjust

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adjusts It's surrounded by a Wide/Tight rocker that adjusts the zoom. Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 The battery management software checks temperature data several times per second and adjusts the coolant flow to prevent hot spots from forming. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 The Sensor Cook feature automatically adjusts so that your food is heated perfectly every time. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 On one side, consumers are squeezed by volatile and erratic surge pricing, which adjusts to reflect spiking demand or dropping supply. Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Engagement signals feed back into the system continuously, and delivery adjusts in response. Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Some providers might work on a sliding fee scale, for example, which adjusts cost based on a patient’s household income and family size. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung's invention adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
Verb
  • The first season adapts the events of the first book and sets up the potential for a second season based on the sequel, On The Banks of Plum Creek.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • It’s made with special cushioning that adapts to your stride, weight, and speed, absorbing impact to allow your feet to go longer before they get fatigued.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • There’s also a sound personalization engine that tailors the frequency response to your individual hearing.
    Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
  • However, Craft House tailors its builds to suit owners' needs and there are lots of options available, including customizing its layout, selecting the building materials used, and even choosing full off-grid operation.
    Adam Williams June 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The fashion from ‘Elle’ puts a modern nostalgia angle on the original, according to costume designer Sara Byblow.
    Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • Since 2013, each sequel has avoided feeling stale because it's helmed by an up-and-coming director who puts their stamp on the material with a fresh story and set of characters.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Test the waters or have the courage to step out of a role that no longer suits you.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • For a more Swift-adjacent look, find that bold, long-lasting red in a shade that really suits your skin tone and undertones.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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