readapts

verb

present tense third-person singular of readapt
as in adapts

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  1. adapts
  2. adjusts
  3. acclimatizes
  4. conditions
  5. shapes
  6. matches
  7. suits
  8. fits
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  • Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang star in the movie that adapts the Capcom video game centering on a combat tournament.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The bike also adapts to individual riding styles and personalizes pedal-assist in real time, and its body is modular so users can easily swap its seat and wheels to accommodate cargo or different terrain.
    — Charlotte Hu, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • The utility adjusts the rates based on its costs before billing customers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The city typically requests these bonds every two years but adjusts the prices.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjusts
Verb
  • Conditioning on surfaces that replicate competitive demands acclimatizes the neuromuscular system, lowering fatigue risk and potentially reducing the risk of cramps.
    — Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of acclimatizes
Verb
  • Corporate culture often conditions executives to ignore their gut.
    — David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The discomfort stems not from graphic imagery, but from recognition — the realization that contemporary visual culture increasingly conditions audiences through loops of deferred resolution.
    — Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Definition of conditions
Verb
  • France, unlike the United States, places strict limits on campaign spending, but money still shapes the broader political ecosystem.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • What’s popular online increasingly shapes what ends up on store shelves, as brands race to meet the demand that viral aesthetics create.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of shapes
Verb
  • Shift workers, night owls or anyone running late schedules may feel better with a midday or early afternoon session that matches their own rhythm.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • No new date was set to decide whether the city or county, or some collaboration between the two, will run the database that records contacts with homeless people and the system that matches people to housing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of matches
Verb
  • The style’s lightweight build also suits transitional seasons, which could extend its appeal well into spring.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Look for a silhouette that suits her personal style rather than chasing whatever trend is dominating social media.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suits
Verb
  • From there, the team determines whether the dance will feature a solo performer or a duo or trio, as well as the type of character that fits best.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The shopper knows when the order will arrive and picks the shipping method that fits their needs.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fits
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