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
The hit show adapts the iconography of the beloved games while continuing to establish its own identity as one of the most creative shows on television.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Rotterdam is what happens when a city in the midst of transformation adapts to change without losing any reverence for its former selves.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
This quintessential Midwestern native (Echinacea purpurea) remarkably adapts to changing weather by growing shorter in drought conditions and taller in more ideal conditions.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Often grown as a shade tree, this oak adapts to many soils and is drought tolerant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The neutrino laser adapts this idea but replaces photons with neutrinos.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
What followed was a weeks-long saga of adorable chaos, neighborhood spectacle and a revealing look at how wildlife adapts to suburban life.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Instead of selling a standardized workflow across sectors, the winning play may be offering sector-specific intelligence that adapts to how each industry actually works.
—Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
West helms the film from a script by Nathaniel Halpern that adapts Charles Dickens’ classic 1843 novella.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Rotterdam is what happens when a city in the midst of transformation adapts to change without losing any reverence for its former selves.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
This quintessential Midwestern native (Echinacea purpurea) remarkably adapts to changing weather by growing shorter in drought conditions and taller in more ideal conditions.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Often grown as a shade tree, this oak adapts to many soils and is drought tolerant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The neutrino laser adapts this idea but replaces photons with neutrinos.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
What followed was a weeks-long saga of adorable chaos, neighborhood spectacle and a revealing look at how wildlife adapts to suburban life.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Instead of selling a standardized workflow across sectors, the winning play may be offering sector-specific intelligence that adapts to how each industry actually works.
—Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
West helms the film from a script by Nathaniel Halpern that adapts Charles Dickens’ classic 1843 novella.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
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If one pitch isn’t working or another pitch is dominating, Marcello adjusts accordingly.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Foiling yachts typically run software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.—
Wyles Daniel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Customers can also upload an image — for example showing their outfit, or the weather — for a menu item that suits their mood.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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That puts the onus on Wallace, who is coming off season-ending shoulder surgery in December.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-six cars involved in that wreck, which puts it up there with one of the biggest ever.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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