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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 adapted
Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Anderson was nominated for and won three Oscars at this year’s ceremony, for adapted screenplay and for best picture via his production duties.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Gadd adapted his one-man show about his experience with an obsessive fan for the Emmy-winning series set up at the streamer — which is now in litigation with Fiona Muir-Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s stalker character.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Anderson was one of the ceremony’s biggest winners, taking home prizes for best adapted screenplay, best director and, at the climax of the 3½-hour telecast, best picture.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Anderson was nominated for and won three Oscars at this year’s ceremony, for adapted screenplay and for best picture via his production duties.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
The novel has been translated into more than 42 languages and has been adapted into television shows, radio plays, video game nods and multiple films, most recently the 2013 blockbuster Baz Luhrmann feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Gadd adapted his one-man show about his experience with an obsessive fan for the Emmy-winning series set up at the streamer — which is now in litigation with Fiona Muir-Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s stalker character.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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Gross margin, the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of production, was 41% in the quarter on an adjusted basis.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its adjusted earnings outlook ranged from a loss of 20 cents per share up to earnings of 20 cents.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of the June 26 release of a movie that feels expressly tailored for the summer season.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And importantly for riders in this segment, the COV S and X are cheaper than most bikes on the used market too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mop vinyl floors every week in heavily used rooms or areas or more often if needed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The two-story barn is heated and has the capability for a workshop while the second floor is suited for recreation or a studio, the listing said.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Rampart represents a larger class suited for more capable uncrewed fighters, potentially aligning with programs such as the CCA initiative.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, so many shots Jokic is accustomed to making aren’t falling in this series, which is a continuation of a longer trend.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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While Anthropic and OpenAI are busy duking it out over enterprise and government customers, Google is stepping right in to gobble up everyday users that are already accustomed to turning to the tech company to run their email, meetings, and other large swaths of their lives.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Spurs led for the entire game and led by as many as 28 points to put the series away on Tuesday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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These gestures are shaped by a mix of influencer aesthetics and pop culture.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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As messages of condolence poured in, Tebow emphasized a different perspective shaped by his beliefs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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