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adjusting

ADJECTIVE
compensating
Synonyms




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The researchers suggest that carefully adjusting factors such as symmetry, carrier density, mechanical stress, temperature, and magnetic field could produce even more exotic electronic states.

From Science Daily Sep. 5, 2026

The number of $100 million-plus business owners has, adjusting for inflation, more than quadrupled since 2001.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

After getting low and using his strength to shrug centre-back Waldemar Anton off him, Kane rose, slightly adjusting his body to the right.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

The next day, Emirati carrier Flydubai followed suit, saying it was adjusting schedules and flight paths due to the “evolving situation in the region.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Memory returned, and I lay back with a sigh, adjusting to the reality of my surroundings.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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