as in adjusting
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 adapting
Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray slices of Black life in each decade of the 1900s.
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Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.
—Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For them, agility will be about exploiting transition periods, learning the weaknesses of new implementations and adapting their strategies to circumvent new standards and protocols.
—Anand Kashyap, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Netflix is adapting In the Likely Event, a novel by Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
In Europe, there are signs of regulatory clarity and progress for companies that are adapting to the changing landscape.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
So, rather than becoming fixated on every detail, good strategic leaders stay focused on guiding their teams toward long-term objectives, adapting—and being resilient—when necessary, and never losing sight of the ultimate goal.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In a world where customers expect hyper-personalized service, businesses have to stay on their toes, adapting not just to market trends but to something as unpredictable as the weather.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
While inspiration and blurred gender lines may have played a role in the popularity of oversized pants, maybe adapting to our new bodies helped expedite this adoption.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.
—Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For them, agility will be about exploiting transition periods, learning the weaknesses of new implementations and adapting their strategies to circumvent new standards and protocols.
—Anand Kashyap, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Netflix is adapting In the Likely Event, a novel by Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
In Europe, there are signs of regulatory clarity and progress for companies that are adapting to the changing landscape.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
So, rather than becoming fixated on every detail, good strategic leaders stay focused on guiding their teams toward long-term objectives, adapting—and being resilient—when necessary, and never losing sight of the ultimate goal.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In a world where customers expect hyper-personalized service, businesses have to stay on their toes, adapting not just to market trends but to something as unpredictable as the weather.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
While inspiration and blurred gender lines may have played a role in the popularity of oversized pants, maybe adapting to our new bodies helped expedite this adoption.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Longduoduo continues to focus on improving its operations and adjusting its operational policies in response to the economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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These good Samaritans respond to rescue calls at any hour of the day, often putting their own safety at risk.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Skinny suiting just looks horrid and out of date.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The space was dark and dated, plus the kitchen and bathrooms weren’t suiting the couple’s needs.Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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