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to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
after going on the night shift, he found it difficult to adjust his sleep schedule adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste
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Recent Examples of adjusted
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Joel Shulman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Broncos vaulted from ninth in the final rankings to a top-four seed and first-round bye to the quarterfinals as a result of their conference title, a format that will no doubt get adjusted.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
However, some services might operate on an adjusted schedule if New Year's Day falls close to your regular pickup day.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
In contrast, SpaceX remains a private entity, with its valuation adjusted only periodically, typically through tender offers.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Broncos vaulted from ninth in the final rankings to a top-four seed and first-round bye to the quarterfinals as a result of their conference title, a format that will no doubt get adjusted.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, after Denis Villeneuve’s Dune performed well with the Film Academy, expectations were high for Dune: Part 2, but the sequel missed out on some categories in which experts expected it to get nominated, including adapted screenplay, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and editing.—
Hilary Lewis,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 Oscar nominations released Thursday included a powerhouse lineup of original and adapted screenplays, from leading noms-getter Emilia Pérez to Golden Globe winner Conclave.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even users going through the most severe TikTok withdrawal would be hard-pressed to buy a used phone for the price of a 2025 Toyota Prius.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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One Florida family sued NASA last year for the damage caused when a bit of space junk from a pallet of used batteries that came from the International Space Station came through their roof.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Shoulder Bags The men’s handbag category has been booming over the last few years as male shoppers have become more accustomed to accessorizing their everyday looks.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Policymakers can endlessly debate giving or not giving the public certain benefits and services, but once people have become accustomed to a cheaper and easier way of doing things, trying to wrest that away tends to have immediate blowback, which at least some of the detractors seem to understand.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
30 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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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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