adapt
verb (used with object)
to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly.
are adapting
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present progressiveof adapt.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Duthie says insurance firms are adapting to "potential new and increasing risks involved in travel as a result".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem noted that while uncertainty surrounding "US trade policy continues to be a headwind, consumers have been resilient and businesses are adapting."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Locals are adapting too—investing in pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, investing in military strength to deter Iranian attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Travel analysts say many Americans are adapting by becoming more strategic about when and how they travel — embracing shorter trips, off-peak scheduling, and budget-conscious planning as economic uncertainty continues shaping vacation decisions.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
It is reasonable to conclude that they, like their monarch, are adapting the manner of their activity to the enlightenment of the age and locality.
From Satan by Lewis Sperry Chafer
