READJUSTING Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

readjusting

verb

present participle of readjust

as in adjusting

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misadjusting

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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

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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

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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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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

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