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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 adjusted
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Micron’s gross margins were 37.9% in the second quarter on an adjusted basis, the company said in a statement Thursday.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
These weights can be adjusted as market conditions or strategic priorities change.
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
With the Orioles in 2023, Gibson had an adjusted ERA 14 percent below league average.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Micron’s gross margins were 37.9% in the second quarter on an adjusted basis, the company said in a statement Thursday.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
These weights can be adjusted as market conditions or strategic priorities change.
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
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Every nominated original and adapted screenplay writer showed up, which is rare for these functions.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The day he was born, Mikey was approved for the adapted pacemaker.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Under darkened skies Thursday morning, the remains of a used car dealership in Selmer stood roofless and gutted, with debris scattered across the car lot and wrapped around mangled trees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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That’s because a squeeze on the new car market will force many buyers to look at used cars, increasing demand.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Having become accustomed to community support, asking for aid with a new baby didn’t scare me.—
Jessica Slice,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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While many in Gaza had begun to become accustomed to some level of normalcy during the six-week ceasefire from Jan. 19 to March 18, that reality has quickly been replaced by the resumption of nightly bombings and the lack of humanitarian aid entering the strip for more than five weeks.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 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
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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