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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 adapted
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Disney has also adapted the story and songs for its theme parks, ice shows and other projects.
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Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
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Adjective
These native and adapted tree species will be planted across the 99-square-mile city during optimal seasons to ensure their long-term health and survival.
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Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Where the first album adapted ’70s disco and ’80s house to contemporary pop, this project feels free of those constraints, or at least indifferent to them.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Disney has also adapted the story and songs for its theme parks, ice shows and other projects.
—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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Companies should consider expanding flexibility, such as adjusted hours, compressed workweeks or remote options, to accommodate these needs.
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The company reported an adjusted 20 cents earnings per share, compared to the 13 cents expected.
Verb
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Her crisp button-down shirt and tailored pants were menswear-coded, offering a relaxed but pulled-together feel that was somehow both classic and just a little bit unexpected.
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From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.
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Eligible buyers will receive $3,500 off for new EVs and $1,750 off for used ones.
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Budget The average new-vehicle transaction price is still over $49,000, and while there are many less expensive models on sale, the used market is a much better starting point for many shoppers.
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Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, this chic, modern retreat is especially well-suited for couples or girls getaways, says Gambino.
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From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
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Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
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Ream’s grown accustomed to such indignities, especially from Richards, the Crystal Palace standout who squared off with Ream in the English Premier League when Ream played for Fulham.
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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
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In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
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Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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Noticeably, the line was longest to enter the Florida pavilion, where guests could receive free plush manatee toys and practice their short game on a Florida shaped mini-putting green.
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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