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
If one pitch isn’t working or another pitch is dominating, Marcello adjusts accordingly.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Most TVs have an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the panel brightness based on the room's lighting.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Riders set a target heart-rate zone in the Avinox Ride app, and the motor automatically adjusts its output to keep them there.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Things move more regularly, bloating decreases and your stomach generally feels less chaotic once your gut adjusts.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
And that five-year plan, like many good plans, adjusts and became six.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Most TVs have an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the panel brightness based on the room's lighting.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Riders set a target heart-rate zone in the Avinox Ride app, and the motor automatically adjusts its output to keep them there.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Things move more regularly, bloating decreases and your stomach generally feels less chaotic once your gut adjusts.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
And that five-year plan, like many good plans, adjusts and became six.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
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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.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
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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 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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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
Verb
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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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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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