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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readjusting
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Cover pan; cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed to ensure mixture stays at a gentle simmer, until fennel is very tender, 15–20 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026 -
There are physical control buttons on the headphones for turning ANC on and off and adjusting the volume.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Joe Robert Cole is adapting the book for the screen and will also serve as executive producer and showrunner in addition to directing multiple episodes, including the first.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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When that understanding sits exclusively with external advisors, leaders are forced into a reactive posture, waiting for answers instead of shaping them.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Columns & Newsletters Ongoing commentary from our roster of columnists who interpret the ideas shaping the moment.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hardening off, or the process of gradually acclimating young seedlings to the rigors of growing outdoors, is essential for tomatoes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Born in July and weighing 52 and 50 pounds respectively, Gobble and Waddle spent the past week acclimating to the noise, lights and crowds before checking into their ceremonial suite at the Willard InterContinental Hotel — a long-running perk of being a presidential turkey.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Readjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readjusting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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