adjusts

present tense third-person singular of adjust

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Recent Examples of adjusts Its pilots fly with SkyBreathe software that adjusts routes and flight profiles in real time to burn less fuel, and the airline flew one A350 delivery leg from Singapore on a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 To prevent overheating and cut energy use, the battery uses an adaptive thermal management system that automatically adjusts its cooling strategy whether the car is parked or driving. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Ramping up fiber intake too fast can cause temporary gas and bloating while your gut adjusts. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026 As the defense adjusts to its new look at the offense looks to remain consistent after a stellar 2025 season, the goal will be to carry over what the team accomplished as a unit in the offseason program. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026 Even getting limited work in practices will be beneficial as Nabers adjusts to a new offensive system. Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Every now and then, Jubin adjusts the small gold crucifix around his neck. Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026 Thursday’s layoffs data showed that the four-week moving average of weekly jobless claims, which adjusts for volatility, fell by 7,250 to 207,500. ABC News, 23 July 2026 During training, the model ingests vast amounts of text and other data while an algorithm adjusts billions or trillions of numerical dials—the weights—until the system can predict and eventually generate humanlike content. Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
Verb
  • The memory foam interior adapts to your neck, and an adjustable Velcro closure gives you a personalized fit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Culture adapts to protect an identity the leader is defending and the organization pays the compounding cost.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026
  • There’s also a sound personalization engine that tailors the frequency response to your individual hearing.
    Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Another shoe will drop for SpaceX this week when close to a billion shares held by insiders can be sold for the first time on Thursday, which traditionally puts downward pressure on newly IPOed company stock prices.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Mitchell is a slap-hitting outfielder who doesn’t chase or whiff much but has no power and puts the ball on the ground a lot.
    Keith Law, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The design, which includes a ¼-inch self hem, delivers a clean look that suits a modern bathroom.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Start with a lid that suits your home’s style, then remove the existing handle if necessary.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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