adapt
verb (used with object)
to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly.
have adapted
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present perfectof adapt.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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With the construction of homes, stadiums and other buildings throughout the county, bats have adapted to roosting in spaces such as the eaves of homes or in crawl spaces, Curti said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"We found loss-of-function mutations in certain genes that regulate circadian rhythms, suggesting they may have adapted to the extreme light cycles of summers and winters in northern latitudes."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
Sellers have adapted accordingly, she added, placing greater emphasis in listings on features linked to summer comfort such as air conditioning and shutters.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Blaugrana have adapted their traditional stripes for this year's home kit.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Of all the species that have adapted to thrive in a world dominated by humans, surely no other has done better than Zea mays.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
