adjustable

adjective

Definition of adjustablenext
as in adaptable
capable of being readily changed quantities that are easily adjustable if you're cooking for a larger crowd

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Recent Examples of adjustable This baby-pink maxi has an adjustable neck strap and cascading ruffles along the bottom. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 Pressure-relieving foam sits atop a section of supportive microcoils with a durable foam border and adjustable responsive air chambers, ensuring a personalized balance of comfort and stability. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The lamp’s bulb melts jar candles and wax from above with adjustable brightness and heat levels, and automatic timers. — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026 The fork offers preload adjustment, while the rear shock has adjustable damping, allowing riders to tune the suspension around their weight and usual terrain. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 But the adjustable sports seats are better suited for extended stints at the wheel. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) has an interest rate that is fixed for an initial period and then changes periodically. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Placing the reactors next to existing hydropower stations on the Dalälven river creates a generation hub where baseload nuclear power pairs with adjustable hydroelectric output. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 The setup is almost effortless using ISA auto-alignment technology, a 360-degree adjustable stand for wall-to-ceiling projection, and scratch-resistant lens protection. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustable
  1. adaptable
  2. flexible
  3. changing
  4. variable
  5. alterable
  6. varying
Adjective
  • While mosquitoes are remarkably adaptable animals, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that their numbers and territory are expanding as the planet warms and weather patterns change.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The adaptable oak varieties are native to the capital region and, when mature, can often survive the hot, dry summers without being watered — something Leary points to when advocating for preserving the trees rather than planting new ones.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • The difference is not the map, but how changing conditions are interpreted along the way.
    — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.
    — Evan Moore December 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Definition of changing
Adjective
  • The bottom line Interest earnings on $40,000 over the next year can be as low as $152 or as high as $1,720 or potentially even higher, depending on how variable rate accounts evolve over time.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But maples are variable each year with more orange, yellow and red.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of variable
Adjective
  • The ability to create alterable 3D environments could make games more dynamic for players and offer developers new ways to prove out concepts and level designs.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of alterable
Adjective
  • This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Definition of varying

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

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