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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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The specific amount a person gets will vary depending on their adjusted gross income.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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This year, Signet’s forecast calls for adjusted earnings of $7.31 to $9.10 a share while same-store sales range from down 2.5 percent to up 1.5 percent.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But being on the ground meant constant sweeps for used needles and the risk of having buckets of human waste dumped onto the crew.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With more than 5,000 new and used car dealerships in California, determining the right one can be challenging.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 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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For viewers who have become accustomed to Blaine’s magic and stunts, the series presents him in a different light.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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During the California camper van's 30th birthday year, Volkswagen presented an all-new style of California unlike what the world had become accustomed to.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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