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Recent Examples of readjust
Many institutions will struggle to readjust.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Igor Thiago got his feet mixed up and had to readjust.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Atlas responds to unexpected challenges mid-task, like adjusting when a box lid is closed or repositioning items on the fly – and can readjust itself.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Board members butted heads over whether to recommend a lower rate to commissioners, so that the board could avoid retroactively having to readjust the budget with a new tax rate.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Igor Thiago got his feet mixed up and had to readjust.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Atlas responds to unexpected challenges mid-task, like adjusting when a box lid is closed or repositioning items on the fly – and can readjust itself.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Board members butted heads over whether to recommend a lower rate to commissioners, so that the board could avoid retroactively having to readjust the budget with a new tax rate.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readjust
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The brand is also realistic about breaking in new shoes—especially ones with orthotic features—and recommends only wearing these for a couple of hours for the first few days so that your feet can adjust.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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The strap can be adjusted to your liking, ranging from 16 to 29 inches at its longest.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Lamborghini says the front and rear subframes are entirely new, while the carbon-fiber monocoque has been adapted specifically for the open-top configuration.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The first book was adapted for the big screen by Lim and her team, and became a smash hit, earning over $239 million worldwide.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Septimus lives in a small apartment with his wife, travels by danfo (communal minibuses) and struggles to acclimate to civilian life after a traumatic tour in the North.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The tournament is a good opportunity for Hagens to continue acclimating to pro hockey.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The International Organization for Migration says the forum is held every four years for countries to review progress and shape next steps on migration policy.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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In the new Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short, the 76-year-old comedian and his close A-list friends reflect on the love, grief and success that have shaped his life, including the loss of his wife, who died of ovarian cancer in 2010 at age 58.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Let’s end with a great all-rounder—and a good product for getting acclimatized to using a body cream in your grooming routine.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Teams that learn their fate on Selection Sunday would play opening-round games as early as Tuesday — that’s not much time to acclimatize.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Bengals, who at one point trailed 6-1, put the game on ice with eight runs in the bottom of the sixth.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There are 18 mini games that can be tailored to a group’s wishes or selected at random.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Also in the fall 2023 semester, Texas A&M University shut down its DEI offices and revised its hiring policies to conform with the law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Readjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readjust. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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