How to Use readjust in a Sentence

readjust

verb
  • Val readjusted a bra strap and stood.
    — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • Yes, the deadlines must be readjusted, but not the goals nor the methods.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Igor Thiago got his feet mixed up and had to readjust.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • And that could justify a CD rate lock from savers before the market readjusts again.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Yet surely whoever stepped in would need a decent amount of time to readjust and recalibrate, right?
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2025
  • This next service, a considerate mechanic could have readjusted it or just added a little door lube.
    — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Masters sighed and readjusted himself in his seat before answering.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Edwards asked Daniel how designers are readjusting and moving forward right now.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Start by readjusting the shared expectation.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Many institutions will struggle to readjust.
    — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Pollsters readjusted their methods and weightings.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Nader quickly readjusted her dress and continued to pose for photos on the carpet with confidence.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Designers conceive of collections months (okay, at least weeks) in advance of their show dates, giving them little time to readjust to the outside world.
    — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This number of aftershocks is not uncommon after a significant seismic event as the crust readjusts along the fault lines.
    — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Bags without trolley sleeves built in typically slip, fall, and constantly need readjusting.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Silicone grippers along the back band help everything stay put without constant slipping or readjusting.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The key, however, is to readjust how your brain gets rewards and deal with the stress that might motivate alcohol use, not just to try to cut back on drinking, Knowles said.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Board members butted heads over whether to recommend a lower rate to commissioners, so that the board could avoid retroactively having to readjust the budget with a new tax rate.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Atlas responds to unexpected challenges mid-task, like adjusting when a box lid is closed or repositioning items on the fly – and can readjust itself.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Each spring, as temperatures rise and gardens come back to life, many people return to gardening before the body has had any chance to readjust to that level of physical strain.
    — Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • For bras, ensure the cups have been readjusted to their appropriate shape and aren’t accidentally inverted before laying them out to dry.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
  • As the human's shot saw the ball graze the top of the net and change trajectory, Ace readjusted in a split second, reacting in real time better than most humans could.
    — New Atlas, 3 May 2026
  • Parent-child relationships are often taken for granted as the child grows into adulthood and both sides have to readjust to different expectations.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Today, many companies need to readjust their direction every 12 months, every 6 months and, in some cases, every quarter.
    — Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • As 2025 winds down, investor Joe Terranova is selling out of some of his positions and readjusting for the new year.
    — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Now, the Mamdani administration is pushing for additional changes that would readjust the formula to the city’s benefit.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • After their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia that sent them on to the knockout rounds, however, many are starting to readjust their expectations regarding the ceiling of this squad.
    — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
  • To make sure your AC isn't running all night, however, consider programming your thermostat to readjust the temperature after everyone in the household is asleep.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
  • Witnesses reported readjusting his sleeping position, checking his pulse and breathing, and looking up symptoms of alcohol poisoning throughout the night, the documents said.
    — ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Witnesses reported readjusting his sleeping position, checking his pulse and breathing, and looking up symptoms of alcohol poisoning throughout the night, the documents said.
    — CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

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