ADJUSTING Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

adjusting

verb

present participle of adjust

as in adapting

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 adjusting For some homebuyers, particularly those who expect to sell or refinance before the rate begins adjusting, an ARM could save money. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The research team further demonstrated the versatility of the material by building prototype antennas and microwave devices whose frequencies could be changed by adjusting the voltage or temperature. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Austin approves nearly thirty times as many building permits as Providence, adjusting for population size. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 In a statement Tuesday, Superintendent Peter Licata said the district is beginning the process of adjusting district and campus staffing to match actual student enrollment. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Jonah Savaiinaea has really done a good job this camp of adjusting to right guard. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Then Phoebe offers to help Henry out adjusting to his new school. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 Waterhouse said slowly over the last month the puppies have been adjusting and getting more social. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

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Literacy is about adapting to this constant flux between the physical and digital world.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Mann Theatres co-owner Michelle Mann said the company wanted to continue adapting to what moviegoers are looking for.

— Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapting

Verb

In theory, tailoring dosages to meet the body’s immediate needs could mitigate adverse consequences for their extended use.

— Mike McRae August 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
The company already offers a version of ChatGPT for teachers, and tailoring a model to help kids with studying and homework could give OpenAI more ways to bring its product to schools.

— Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailoring

Verb

Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conforming

Verb

Mars challenges restrictive Saturn, putting your desire to take a chance against someone else’s need for reassurance.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
The CameraJet came out on top on every metric—but the comparison seems a bit like putting a mortar and pestle up against a VitaMix.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

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