geared

verb

Definition of gearednext
past tense of gear
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  1. adapted
  2. suited
  3. adjusted
  4. customized
  5. matched
  6. conditioned
  7. oriented
  8. accommodated
Verb
  • Plants have adapted to this in many ways.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
  • This story is adapted by Guy Lancaster from the online Encyclopedia of Arkansas, a project of the Central Arkansas Library System.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • 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
  • Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of suited
Verb
  • The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.
    — Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The stand also serves as a lens cover during transport, and the unit will automatically power on when the stand is adjusted for viewing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • Gabriel has some customized for himself as a joke.
    — Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The home was named El Capitola after one of the resident vehicles, a 1957 Chevy El Capitola that was fully customized in 1958.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of customized
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  • The player matched four out of the five winning numbers, plus the Powerball, for the April 12 drawing, according to a the Texas Lottery.
    — Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation matched Ticketmaster’s financial contribution.
    — Russell Leung, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of matched
Verb
  • Mayfield was well-prepared for how to respond thanks to a three-game midseason stretch when a hamstring strain sidelined Evans and conditioned Mayfield to trust other targets while further expanding his improvisational skills.
    — Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Then there’s all of the pop culture that’s conditioned us to think of New Year’s Eve as a night for declaring your love for someone.
    — Olivia Petter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of conditioned
Verb
  • Be concise, specific, and action-oriented.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Different teams work on different types of applications—some are domain-oriented, some are utility-based and others focus on platforms.
    — Balvinder Singh Banjardar, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of oriented
Verb
  • Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • However, after more than two seasons, Adams asked to be traded last September, and the Raiders eventually accommodated his request.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of accommodated
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