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
His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
By understanding the unique characteristics of China's AI ecosystem and adapting their strategies accordingly, business leaders can position their organizations at the forefront of the global AI revolution.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The key to standing out lies in adapting to the rapid evolution of digital platforms.
—Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In adapting this game that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, there seems to be a lot of freedom in terms of exploring iconic and new locales or adding more to Indiana Jones’ personality.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Without Limits The life of the late Steve Prefontaine was a hot topic in the late 90s, with two Hollywood films adapting his story for the big screen, including 1997’s ‘Prefontaine,’ which starred Jared Leto, and 1998’s ‘Without Limits,’ which starred Billy Crudup.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Strengthening strategic collaborations with providers and payers will be key to adapting to a more complex and regulated landscape.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The bookend shows how well adapting his songwriting process benefited him in writing the Malone collaboration.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Mountain towns are still pretty reliant on snow sport tourism overall, but many are adapting by adding off-season activities as well.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
By understanding the unique characteristics of China's AI ecosystem and adapting their strategies accordingly, business leaders can position their organizations at the forefront of the global AI revolution.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The key to standing out lies in adapting to the rapid evolution of digital platforms.
—Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In adapting this game that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, there seems to be a lot of freedom in terms of exploring iconic and new locales or adding more to Indiana Jones’ personality.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Without Limits The life of the late Steve Prefontaine was a hot topic in the late 90s, with two Hollywood films adapting his story for the big screen, including 1997’s ‘Prefontaine,’ which starred Jared Leto, and 1998’s ‘Without Limits,’ which starred Billy Crudup.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Strengthening strategic collaborations with providers and payers will be key to adapting to a more complex and regulated landscape.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The bookend shows how well adapting his songwriting process benefited him in writing the Malone collaboration.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Mountain towns are still pretty reliant on snow sport tourism overall, but many are adapting by adding off-season activities as well.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Brooklyn-born, Davidson Petit-Frère has built a suiting empire that caters to a prestigious clientele ranging from Hollywood celebrities to global leaders.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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