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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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
The film has been nominated for best picture and for adapted screenplay.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
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
While the restaurant has a few locations, the St. Michaels spot is the flagship property, housed in an adapted historical home on Talbot Street.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
The film has been nominated for best picture and for adapted screenplay.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
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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This was lower than guidance issued in December, when RH forecast fourth-quarter revenue growth of 20 percent, an operating margin of 13.2 percent, and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19 percent.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Auburn’s adjusted defensive efficiency and effective field goal percentage are both top-15, with elite 3-point defense (29.6%) and block percentage.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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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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Tornadoes touch down, and more could be coming Under darkened skies Thursday morning, the remains of a used car dealership in Selmer, Tenn., stood gutted by the storm with the roof ripped off.—
Adrian Sainz,
Los Angeles Times,
3 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
Adjective
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Including not necessarily starting day-to-day after becoming accustomed to that and learning outfield this spring to be able to back up Kyle Isbel in center.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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In some instances, content policy changes have been met with outrage and backlash from users who had grown accustomed to digital spaces with few restrictions.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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