- present participle of adapt.
adapting
Example Sentences
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"You keep seeing new names popping up, because Iran is adapting really quickly," said Mohammed Hammouda, an export control and sanctions manager at the London Stock Exchange.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Regardless of the record-breaking deadline of Sept. 6, he’s adapting to a new “finish plan” and shared this truth for us all: “Together we will conquer this seemingly impossible task.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Ukrainian troops have become expert in drone warfare over nearly 4½ years of fighting Russia, with operators and their support troops now skilled at continually repairing and adapting drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Once used to defend Britain's shores against Napoleonic France, the Ordnance Survey's detailed maps are now essential for tracking and adapting to climate change.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Zhang Hemin and Huang Yan continue adapting it as new research and evidence become available.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
