as in adapts
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 adjusts
Dieting can affect your metabolism as your body adjusts to getting fewer calories.
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Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In prior rate-cutting cycles, there has been plenty of upside potential for investors to boost earnings and balance risk as the Fed adjusts its policy stance.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The brightness adjusts automatically in response to a light sensor in the frame, which also puts it to sleep when the room is completely dark.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Local law enforcement also adjusts the small town’s normal traffic patterns on game days to allow for the swell of visitors, so check out the Clemson Athletic Department’s website for maps detailing pre- and post-game traffic flow and parking info.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Even the president stated that there will be a period of economic pain while the economy adjusts to these new global rules.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
The brain eventually adjusts, but the body continues to degrade.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The agency adjusts its benefits every year based on inflation.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In prior rate-cutting cycles, there has been plenty of upside potential for investors to boost earnings and balance risk as the Fed adjusts its policy stance.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The brightness adjusts automatically in response to a light sensor in the frame, which also puts it to sleep when the room is completely dark.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Local law enforcement also adjusts the small town’s normal traffic patterns on game days to allow for the swell of visitors, so check out the Clemson Athletic Department’s website for maps detailing pre- and post-game traffic flow and parking info.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Even the president stated that there will be a period of economic pain while the economy adjusts to these new global rules.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
The brain eventually adjusts, but the body continues to degrade.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The agency adjusts its benefits every year based on inflation.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
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Building resilience is also crucial, and this includes retaining financial reserves to manage the cash flow burden of diversification, maintaining safety stock for essential commodities, and dynamic pricing that adapts to tariffs.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Their blend of certified organic cotton, lyocell, polyester, and elastane lends a soft and stretchy feel that adapts to your body.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 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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The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The oversized chair is ideal for patios, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position, offering comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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The new browser looks a lot like traditional ones such as Google Chrome, but puts ChatGPT at the center of the browsing experience and weaves AI into the user experience.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the country has pioneered a Blue Economy—an ocean-first approach that puts conservation before consumption, sustainability before spectacle.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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The bacon cheeseburger, with plenty of thick-cut bacon, suits us just fine.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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For both, the calm companionship of senior dogs suits their life perfectly.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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