as in adjusts
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
it always takes freshmen a little while to adapt themselves to high school
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Recent Examples of adapts
Trust grows when technology adapts to users, not the other way around.
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Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s not a magnificent seven unless the rookie adapts fast, but Slough would be Olave’s seventh starting QB in four seasons.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Writer Max Porter adapts his bestselling 2023 novel.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
The two processes provide the robot with real-time spatial awareness that adapts to any object without prior training.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Often grown as a shade tree, this oak adapts to many soils and is drought tolerant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s not a magnificent seven unless the rookie adapts fast, but Slough would be Olave’s seventh starting QB in four seasons.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Writer Max Porter adapts his bestselling 2023 novel.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
The two processes provide the robot with real-time spatial awareness that adapts to any object without prior training.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Often grown as a shade tree, this oak adapts to many soils and is drought tolerant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
Verb
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Emery adjusts for certain matches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed.—
Filomena Nunes,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The nature of the terrain mostly suits waterfowl, and serves as a base for duck hunting in the winter.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Simplifi includes a simpler retirement planner that suits both younger individuals and those close to retirement.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Legacy of frog gigging still puts food on the table.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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