readapting

verb

present participle of readapt
as in adapting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readapting
  1. adapting
  2. adjusting
  3. shaping
  4. conditioning
  5. acclimating
  6. conforming
  7. tailoring
  8. putting
Verb
  • Following the success of 2023’s Oppenheimer — which earned Nolan his first Academy Awards for best director and best picture — the filmmaker turned his attention to adapting Homer’s ancient Greek epic.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Architect Luis Laplace is overseeing the renovation, continuing the gallery’s practice of adapting historic buildings for contemporary use.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • Looking back to 1990, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Minnesota had the biggest drops, when adjusting for the age of their populations, averaging more than 63% fewer coronary artery disease deaths than in 1990.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
  • Powdery Mildew or Root Rot Minor cases of powdery mildew and root rot can sometimes be fixed by adjusting watering schedules and treating petunias with an organic fungicide.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of adjusting
Verb
  • Endorsements shaping the race Gilbert, Jones and Meek are walking into the race with key endorsements.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The poem built the template for the Hero’s Journey, shaping literature’s approach to character, adventure and conflict in a narrative that encompasses mortals, gods and monsters, history and mythology, tests and triumphs.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of shaping
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  • Most are used for stimulating scalp massages that help stimulate blood circulation to hair follicles while deeply moisturizing and conditioning the hair and scalp simultaneously.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of conditioning
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  • In any case, the same principles of mitigating risk—staying hydrated, avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day, seeking shade, acclimating to the weather, wearing loose-fitting clothes—apply to young and old alike.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
  • Flemings did good things on both sides of the ball, especially after re-acclimating to the game.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of acclimating
Verb
  • This year, the conforming loan limit ranges from $832,750 in most areas to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas, according to the FHFA.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Vice president of communications Erin Kaplan says the classic innerspring mattress delivered temperature-regulating, body-conforming comfort for her as a side sleeper.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
Definition of conforming
Verb
  • For over nine years, Bieber has been obsessively tailoring all of her clothing to get her streamlined, minimalist look.
    — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • Design for Your Routine Having sources of inspiration is important, but tailoring your favorite ideas to feel realistic for your individual space and lifestyle is even more crucial.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 12 July 2026
Definition of tailoring
Verb
  • The exhibition game comes during both teams’ regular-season schedules, putting both clubs in midseason form.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • The Giants drafted Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds in the third round of the amateur draft on Saturday, putting him with the same franchise where uncle Barry Bonds and grandfather Bobby Bonds both starred for years.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of putting
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