adapted

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It pitched software that could sift through vast intelligence datasets to flag threats -- an idea adapted from PayPal's fraud-detection systems.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

It is the history of a problem that adapted.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

Filipino laborers came to Mexico via colonialism, and adapted and adopted champoy with spices and chilies from Mexico to become chamoy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

These smaller, more nimble fast-food competitors have adapted faster to changing consumer habits in the so-called "pizza wars".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

It would seem that the Egyptians had simply adapted an existing scripture to suit their needs.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer