as in adjusting
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 adapting
Bateman agreed, acknowledging the pressure that comes with adapting a fan-favorite novel.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The companies adapting fastest are not asking how AI will reshape their workforce.
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Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Wongsakorn Napaeng/Getty Images Americans have spent the last few years adapting to a financial landscape that's constantly shifting, and those moves are generally not headed in a favorable direction.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
More news came with the confirmation that Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasuda’s manga Fool Night as a series, with Atsushi Yukawa directing and animation studios Sunrise and Shaft producing.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
The platform is used to identify trends and how brands are adapting their strategies and pricing to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Ripa and Steps co-director Alyce Tzue talked Annecy through the artistic vision of adapting one of the most epic tales of all time.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The renovation is adapting the building to an arts and culture complex and should be finished in the winter.
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Mark Price
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The companies adapting fastest are not asking how AI will reshape their workforce.
—
Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Wongsakorn Napaeng/Getty Images Americans have spent the last few years adapting to a financial landscape that's constantly shifting, and those moves are generally not headed in a favorable direction.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
More news came with the confirmation that Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasuda’s manga Fool Night as a series, with Atsushi Yukawa directing and animation studios Sunrise and Shaft producing.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
The platform is used to identify trends and how brands are adapting their strategies and pricing to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Ripa and Steps co-director Alyce Tzue talked Annecy through the artistic vision of adapting one of the most epic tales of all time.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The renovation is adapting the building to an arts and culture complex and should be finished in the winter.
—
Mark Price
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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Adamala’s team fiddled with their cellular brew, switching genes in and out and adjusting concentrations of various molecules, to get the crucial information-carrying and protein-making genetic systems to jibe.
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Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.
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This year, the conforming loan limit ranges from $832,750 in most areas to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas, according to the FHFA.
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Vice president of communications Erin Kaplan says the classic innerspring mattress delivered temperature-regulating, body-conforming comfort for her as a side sleeper.
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Belgium was on the front foot from the start, taking six shots and putting two on target in the first eight minutes before going ahead on De Ketelaere’s first goal in the ninth minute.
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A week later, the TPUSA board unanimously voted to install Erika as their new chief executive, putting her at the forefront of his advocacy efforts.
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Prince William joined her on the outing with a break from his usual navy suiting, instead rocking a beige suit jacket.
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This has been visible during Menšík’s run, with the combination of high bounce (in the first week’s heat) and slow conditions (in the cooler weather during the second) suiting his strike zone and contact point.
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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