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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 adjusted
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Auburn ranks 12th in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency, and the team gets to the free throw line at a high rate.
—Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The total acreage for the fire in county territory outside the city was adjusted to 209 acres, according to Cal Fire, and no structural damage or injuries had been reported.
—Mercedes Cannon-Tran, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Several major retailers shut down for Easter, while others remain open, sometimes with adjusted hours.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Auburn ranks 12th in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency, and the team gets to the free throw line at a high rate.
—Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hotel staff was refolding napkins, refilling water glasses and aides adjusted the teleprompter for his remarks.
—Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The total acreage for the fire in county territory outside the city was adjusted to 209 acres, according to Cal Fire, and no structural damage or injuries had been reported.
—Mercedes Cannon-Tran, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
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Accessibility There are three adapted accommodations (one in the Main Building, one in the Sycamore House, and one bungalow) for guests with mobility disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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