as in to adjust
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 adapt
Instead of fluorescent colors and sparkles, they've been adapted to be as pared-down as possible, with thin straps and sometimes kitten heels —as Miu Miu demonstrated in its seasonal runway show.
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Anticipating the shift, major vape manufacturers began adapting their product lines ahead of the legislation coming into force.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The home is designed to adapt to daily life rather than just contain it.
—New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Available in navy blue, burnt orange, and deep green, the plush material is designed to adapt to all seasons.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Anticipating the shift, major vape manufacturers began adapting their product lines ahead of the legislation coming into force.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The home is designed to adapt to daily life rather than just contain it.
—New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Available in navy blue, burnt orange, and deep green, the plush material is designed to adapt to all seasons.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapt
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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The handle can even be extended from 26 inches to 32.5 inches, or adjusted down to a 90-degree angle and back.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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That could be a service reminder, a birthday postcard or an offer tailored to recent behavior.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Many people also seek support from personal trainers, who can teach safe methods for working out that are tailored to their personal fitness goals.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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In Feeding Ghosts, the disconnect between Sun Yi’s training and instincts as a journalist, and the requirements of the increasingly totalitarian Communist regime to make reality conform to their narrative, literally drove her insane.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In ruling in favor of Harris, Contreras said the statutory protections for board members from being removed without cause conform with the Constitution in light of a 1935 Supreme Court precedent in a case called Humphrey's Executor v. United States.—
John Kruzel,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Here are six other emerging hubs, with yachts best suited to explore each region.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Also noteworthy was the natural, human-centric approach to the user interface, with the AI agent interacting in a warm conversational tone and doing so in a regional accent selected to suit the location being called.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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As a result, condo inventory has skyrocketed in South Florida, while sales and prices have started to fall, putting struggling condo owners in an even tougher spot.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Adapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapt. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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