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Recent Examples of readapt
Should another variant of concern emerge, one drastically different than omicron and the already existing variants, scientists at Moderna will be prepared to reevaluate and readapt the shot to address the new threat.
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Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 8 June 2022
Connecticut’s newest waterfront reclamation project is Middletown’s, where officials have announced a plan to readapt a 200-acre swath of underutilized land along the river south of Harbor Park as a new, mixed-use city district.
—Tom Condon, courant.com, 19 July 2021
The pandemic has certainly forced them to readapt their work and be creative, but in some ways there are always been positive changes.
—Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2021
Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 8 June 2022
Connecticut’s newest waterfront reclamation project is Middletown’s, where officials have announced a plan to readapt a 200-acre swath of underutilized land along the river south of Harbor Park as a new, mixed-use city district.
—Tom Condon, courant.com, 19 July 2021
The pandemic has certainly forced them to readapt their work and be creative, but in some ways there are always been positive changes.
—Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readapt
Verb
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It was first adapted for the screen by Spielberg in 1985, and again decades later as a movie musical by Blitz Bazawule in 2023.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Japanese live-action series, which was adapted from Haro Aso's manga series, premiered in 2020.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Atlas responds to unexpected challenges mid-task, like adjusting when a box lid is closed or repositioning items on the fly – and can readjust itself.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Board members butted heads over whether to recommend a lower rate to commissioners, so that the board could avoid retroactively having to readjust the budget with a new tax rate.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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When introduced carefully, often times first through scent, and given time to adjust, cats and dogs can form deep bonds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Vikings’ strategy involved leaving a few days before the game, practicing immediately upon arrival, and choosing not to acclimate for an extended period.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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To try to get better acclimated to G-forces, Dias has spent time in a hard-charging plane.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Leafs’ other deadline addition, Scott Laughton, will also benefit from having a whole year to acclimatize and find his role.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Conditioning on surfaces that replicate competitive demands acclimatizes the neuromuscular system, lowering fatigue risk and potentially reducing the risk of cramps.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Metals have shaped the progress of human civilization, from the earliest tools and weapons to today’s advanced machines and technologies.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her work is shaping the future of our children, forcing district officials to get more teachers in classrooms.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The deadlock in Congress stems from conflicting spending plans, with Republicans pushing for a clean bill, while Democrats have conditioned their support on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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This is Long Island after all, the home office to Jets and Mets fans — people conditioned to getting sold a bill of goods.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Eisgruber also believes that speech should conform to norms of civility.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Young men are being labeled—and mocked—for taking on a persona that doesn’t conform to the traditional masculine stereotype, even though the traditional masculine stereotype is equally performative.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Readapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readapt. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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