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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
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Micron’s gross margins were 37.9% in the second quarter on an adjusted basis, the company said in a statement Thursday.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 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
With the Orioles in 2023, Gibson had an adjusted ERA 14 percent below league average.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Micron’s gross margins were 37.9% in the second quarter on an adjusted basis, the company said in a statement Thursday.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
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Every nominated original and adapted screenplay writer showed up, which is rare for these functions.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The day he was born, Mikey was approved for the adapted pacemaker.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Including not necessarily starting day-to-day after becoming accustomed to that and learning outfield this spring to be able to back up Kyle Isbel in center.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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In some instances, content policy changes have been met with outrage and backlash from users who had grown accustomed to digital spaces with few restrictions.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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 8 Apr. 2025.
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