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
Whether the streaming platform adjusts its approach for future broadcasts like the Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams game remains to be seen.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The adaptive noise cancellation automatically adjusts to your environment to silence distractions, and the four digital beamforming microphones keep your voice crystal clear during calls, even in windy outdoor conditions.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
For decades, Chevrolet’s halo car has been the Corvette, which showcases innovations like dual-clutch transmission and magnetic selective-ride control, a feature that reads the road and adjusts shock absorbers.
—Jon McNeill, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
Rather than applying the same treatment to everyone, the system adjusts sound waves to match an individual’s anatomy, aiming to work with the natural structure of the sinus cavities rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Jaden Craig’s first impression One of the biggest storylines for the spring will be how quickly new transfer quarterback Jaden Craig adjusts to the Power Four level.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead of depending on symmetry, the robot continuously interprets signals from the remaining sensor and adjusts its movement accordingly.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Personalized spending plan adjusts in real-time.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The adaptive noise cancellation automatically adjusts to your environment to silence distractions, and the four digital beamforming microphones keep your voice crystal clear during calls, even in windy outdoor conditions.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
For decades, Chevrolet’s halo car has been the Corvette, which showcases innovations like dual-clutch transmission and magnetic selective-ride control, a feature that reads the road and adjusts shock absorbers.
—Jon McNeill, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
Rather than applying the same treatment to everyone, the system adjusts sound waves to match an individual’s anatomy, aiming to work with the natural structure of the sinus cavities rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Jaden Craig’s first impression One of the biggest storylines for the spring will be how quickly new transfer quarterback Jaden Craig adjusts to the Power Four level.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead of depending on symmetry, the robot continuously interprets signals from the remaining sensor and adjusts its movement accordingly.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Personalized spending plan adjusts in real-time.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
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Meanwhile, Kawamura’s twisty, Escher-esque thriller adapts a refreshingly original video game to find a man trapped in a Japanese metro station with no way out.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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The system also adapts to emergencies in real time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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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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Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Carryboy puts the wet bathroom directly across the aisle and has the kitchen block extend out into the rear of the side entryway.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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While certain formulas tend to work well on mature skin, there’s not one universal type that suits everyone over 50.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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