as in adapting
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 adjusting
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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Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
1 July 2026
Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
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Kate Morgan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some Metro Detroit businesses are adjusting operations to beat the heat this week, making modifications to keep both customers and employees cool.
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Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Simply press a few buttons and these handy devices will set your home's temperature, automatically adjusting throughout the day, keeping things cool while saving money, all without another thought.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
For many families, avoiding dangerous heat is not as simple as adjusting the thermostat.
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Chuka Onuh,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Instead, learners can benefit from using it strategically, adjusting it based on the task and their own needs.
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Bridget K. Daleiden,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.
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Ravi Dhar,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Wall Street firms are adjusting their views on gold downward after the unexpectedly hawkish tone of the new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.
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Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
1 July 2026
Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
—
Kate Morgan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some Metro Detroit businesses are adjusting operations to beat the heat this week, making modifications to keep both customers and employees cool.
—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Simply press a few buttons and these handy devices will set your home's temperature, automatically adjusting throughout the day, keeping things cool while saving money, all without another thought.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
For many families, avoiding dangerous heat is not as simple as adjusting the thermostat.
—
Chuka Onuh,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Instead, learners can benefit from using it strategically, adjusting it based on the task and their own needs.
—
Bridget K. Daleiden,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.
—
Ravi Dhar,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Wall Street firms are adjusting their views on gold downward after the unexpectedly hawkish tone of the new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.
—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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Bateman agreed, acknowledging the pressure that comes with adapting a fan-favorite novel.
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The companies adapting fastest are not asking how AI will reshape their workforce.
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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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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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