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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
Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
The garden was designed to have color year-round, with native and adapted plants.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 18 June 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 package comes after American Fiction, an adaptation of Everett’s novel Erasure, took home the adapted screenplay Oscar earlier this year.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
The garden was designed to have color year-round, with native and adapted plants.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 18 June 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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Guidance Abbott projects full-year organic sales growth of 7.5% to 8.5%, with an adjusted gross profit margin of about 57%, which would represent about 80 basis points of expansion versus 2024.—
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CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Players practiced in masks Thursday and had an adjusted practice schedule to limit their time spent on the field.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Even users going through the most severe TikTok withdrawal would be hard-pressed to buy a used phone for the price of a 2025 Toyota Prius.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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One Florida family sued NASA last year for the damage caused when a bit of space junk from a pallet of used batteries that came from the International Space Station came through their roof.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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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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However, small children and pets can be at risk, particularly in areas where coyotes have become accustomed to human presence or food sources.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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He’s become accustomed to being on the right side of the ledger.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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