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adapt
verb as in adjust to a different situation or condition
Strongest matches
acclimate, accommodate, accustom, alter, comply, conform, fit, modify, prepare, readjust, revise, shape, suit, tailor
Strong matches
change, familiarize, fashion, habituate, harmonize, make, match, qualify, reconcile, remodel, square
Weak matches
come around, get act together, get used to, grow used to, play the game, roll with punches, shape up
Example Sentences
When some marine fish eventually adapted to life in fresh water, many also acquired a more elaborate way to hear, including middle ear bones that resemble those in humans.
He acknowledged human rights laws may need to "change or adapt" and the institutions, whose creation was largely led by the British after World War Two, remained crucial to peace, security and justice.
Money -- specifically, how much rich countries give poorer ones to adapt to climate change and shift to a low-carbon future -- is a likely point of conflict in Belem, as in past COPs.
Her car is adapted for her needs as a wheelchair user – with hand controls on the steering wheel.
"This mechanism enables cells to swiftly adapt to increased energy demands during periods of nutrient abundance."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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