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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
Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
An adapted screenplay nom would be crucial, but that category is already overflowing with candidates.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
This sumptuous series is adapted from James Clavell's hugely influential 1975 epic novel of the same name.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The 2025 Oscar nominations released Thursday included a powerhouse lineup of original and adapted screenplays, from leading noms-getter Emilia Pérez to Golden Globe winner Conclave.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
An adapted screenplay nom would be crucial, but that category is already overflowing with candidates.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
Both teams have adapted into their postseason forms since the Eagles beat the Packers 34-29.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
This sumptuous series is adapted from James Clavell's hugely influential 1975 epic novel of the same name.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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Duolingo — Shares of the online language learning platform plunged nearly 17% after Duolingo’s guidance for adjusted EBITDA in the current quarter came out below analysts’ expectations.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Valhalla is expected to help drive positive adjusted operating earnings in 2025 and free cash flow in the second half, the company said.—
Shashwat Awasthi,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Data collected by Statista shows that 42 percent of Gen Zers buy used items.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Rising prices for housing, food and energy, with a sharp increase also for used autos, pushed the Consumer Price Index up at a 3% annual rate in January versus 2.9% the month before.—
Howard Schneider,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Formed in reaction to Eurozone policies in 2013, the AfD had become accustomed to being on the fringe of German politics, in a country scarred by its Nazi past and where any far-right party has been treated with caution.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: This is the kind of decision Vikings fans have become accustomed to, dating back to the never-ending QB carousel of the 1990s.—
Nick Halter,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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