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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
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 May 2024
Start creating your own adapted bucket lists; learn which products can assist your travels and which cutting-edge technology can support you, or find out what your rights are when things don’t go to plan.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2023
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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After an impressive run in theaters, director Denis Villeneuve’s adapted sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two has sandwormed its way to Max.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 May 2024
Start creating your own adapted bucket lists; learn which products can assist your travels and which cutting-edge technology can support you, or find out what your rights are when things don’t go to plan.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2023
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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The midpoint guidance for adjusted EBITDA in the company’s U.S. business dropped by $205 million to $505 million.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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That's because most grocery, retail and restaurant chains will be open on New Year's Day, albeit some with adjusted hours.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Cox reports the average listing price of a used vehicle was $25,565 to start December, up slightly from $25,493 the prior month but now down 3% from a year earlier.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cleanliness applies here too—put your dirty towels in the used bin, wipe down your mat after use, throw trash in the garbage, etc. 4.Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 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
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This could significantly impact families that have become accustomed to tax refunds over the past several years.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Wink Martindale, Michigan defensive coordinator Both in terms of style and scheme, Martindale would be a change from what Colts fans have become accustomed to lately, that’s for sure.James Boyd, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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