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
If one pitch isn’t working or another pitch is dominating, Marcello adjusts accordingly.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Foiling yachts typically run software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Most TVs have an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the panel brightness based on the room's lighting.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Riders set a target heart-rate zone in the Avinox Ride app, and the motor automatically adjusts its output to keep them there.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Things move more regularly, bloating decreases and your stomach generally feels less chaotic once your gut adjusts.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
And that five-year plan, like many good plans, adjusts and became six.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Foiling yachts typically run software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Most TVs have an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the panel brightness based on the room's lighting.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Riders set a target heart-rate zone in the Avinox Ride app, and the motor automatically adjusts its output to keep them there.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Things move more regularly, bloating decreases and your stomach generally feels less chaotic once your gut adjusts.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
And that five-year plan, like many good plans, adjusts and became six.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
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The hit show adapts the iconography of the beloved games while continuing to establish its own identity as one of the most creative shows on television.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rotterdam is what happens when a city in the midst of transformation adapts to change without losing any reverence for its former selves.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 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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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 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
Verb
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In the first slide, the movie star sat in a chair as Pita puts the finishing touches on her bangs with longer pieces on the sides.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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By removing the face as a theatre of psychology, Raphael puts an unusual pressure on the rest of the painting to communicate and produce feeling.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He's taken a step back from touring and relearned how to create music in a way that suits his condition, including a new approach to playing the guitar.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Transferring them into a coordinated set of vessels — glass, ceramic or matte white, whatever suits your taste — turns the everyday into something that looks intentional.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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