as in adapting
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
after going on the night shift, he found it difficult to adjust his sleep schedule adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste
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Recent Examples of adjusting
The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
The On the Basis of Sex actress previously opened up about adjusting to motherhood after the birth of her first child.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Realtors and mortgage bankers noted that Texans were adjusting to higher rates and the market was recovering, but uncertainty over the election may have dampened the usually busy summer sales months.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
If this temperature feels too cold for you, Brad Roberson, president of Aire Serv, recommends cautiously adjusting it before cranking up the heat.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
Even more worrying, three-quarters of respondents do not understand why adjusting router settings is important, showing a significant gap in awareness about the risks associated with default configurations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Local managers monitor profitability, booking volumes, and serviceability metrics, adjusting strategies for holidays, trade shows or other high-demand events.
—Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, consider an airline using generative AI to assist in adjusting flight schedules to cope with evolving weather conditions.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
The On the Basis of Sex actress previously opened up about adjusting to motherhood after the birth of her first child.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Realtors and mortgage bankers noted that Texans were adjusting to higher rates and the market was recovering, but uncertainty over the election may have dampened the usually busy summer sales months.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
If this temperature feels too cold for you, Brad Roberson, president of Aire Serv, recommends cautiously adjusting it before cranking up the heat.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
Even more worrying, three-quarters of respondents do not understand why adjusting router settings is important, showing a significant gap in awareness about the risks associated with default configurations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Local managers monitor profitability, booking volumes, and serviceability metrics, adjusting strategies for holidays, trade shows or other high-demand events.
—Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, consider an airline using generative AI to assist in adjusting flight schedules to cope with evolving weather conditions.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By understanding the unique characteristics of China's AI ecosystem and adapting their strategies accordingly, business leaders can position their organizations at the forefront of the global AI revolution.—
Mark Greeven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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