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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Meanwhile, Hecker, who still has around $600,000 left on his mortgage, is weighing his options before his rate adjusts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
It’s guaranteed lifetime income that adjusts every year to keep up with inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
The utility adjusts the rates based on its costs before billing customers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The system detects this change and automatically adjusts the laser to bring it back to the correct frequency.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
She walks to the window and adjusts the horizontal blinds to let in sunlight.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
