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adjective

Definition of adaptednext
as in adjusted

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verb

past tense of adapt
as in tailored
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
Adjective
It was also nominated for best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Accessibility While most of the restaurants are wheelchair-accessible, there are no adapted rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Verb
Steel Magnolias was also adapted from a play of the same name about the lives of a group of six women in a small Louisiana town, with Parton playing the role of a Truvy Jones, a hairdresser who works out of her home salon. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 It was adapted from a book that was said to have moved every dog owner. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adapted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
  1. adjusted
  2. tailored
  3. used
  4. suited
  5. accustomed
  6. conformed
  7. put
  8. shaped
Adjective
  • At the same time, market forecasts expect adjusted EPS growth for the following fiscal quarter ending in August to moderate to 725%.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Most grocery and retail stores and restaurants remain open on the holiday, albeit some under adjusted hours.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • The judge said her order was narrowly tailored and still allows USPS to establish its Ballot Mail Portal and communicate with states about ballot-design standards.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Mihalich, who shares thrift shopping tips and finds with thousands of followers on Instagram, says buying used clothing is as much about saving money as sustainability.
    — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of used
Verb
  • The system also changed the timing and coordination of its legs, producing a more wave-like walking pattern suited to uneven surfaces.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That makes this plan better suited to multiple streamlined sites rather than storage-heavy projects.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of suited
Adjective
  • Collectors have become accustomed to shuttling between events and openings spread across the capital.
    — Payal Uttam, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Amid cultural and social upheaval in America, Parton grew accustomed to coming under fire.
    — Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of accustomed
Verb
  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • Costco is an awkward exhibit for putting shareholder-value maximization in the driver’s seat.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Espada is paid to put it in favorable positions, even when few seem to exist.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • These photographs emerged from encounters with sisters, daughters, mothers and friends — women whose lives are shaped by tradition, but also by a rapidly changing society.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This data shows us how AI is moving into spaces once shaped by struggle, reflection, conversation, and human relationships.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaped

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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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