adjust
verb (used with object)
to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate.
adjusts
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present tense formof adjust (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Cesci Burgoyne, a nurse based in Sydney, Australia who is also a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist, adjusts her training depending on how she feels in her cycle.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
All eyes have been on Justin Herbert this offseason as he adjusts to Mike McDaniel’s new-look offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
A momentum stock strategy is one that periodically adjusts toward stocks that have risen the most over the previous year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
As the surrounding environment adjusts, these impurities still undergo slight movements.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Marlena swings the door open, adjusts the brim of her hat, and steps outside.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
