adjust
verb (used with object)
to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate.
have adjusted
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present perfectof adjust.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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Canadians have adjusted cheerfully to many decades of friendship, have welcomed booming trade partnerships and have endured Yank ignorance and condescension.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Now that home prices have adjusted, buyers and sellers can more easily come to terms.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
To reduce these risky run ins, cougars have adjusted by targeting smaller animals, which helps them avoid crossing paths with wolf packs.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 3, 2026
“We have adjusted our operational initiatives, menu and marketing to ensure we are consistently delivering delicious food and exceptional experiences,” as well as cutting costs to bolster the company’s financial performance, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
The mule seemed to have adjusted, though, and I didn’t give it too much thought either.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
