adjusts

VERB

become or make prepared, adapted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodate accustom adapt alter conform fine-tune fix modify regulate tailor

STRONG

acclimatize arrange compose dispose doctor fit habituate harmonize order reconcile rectify redress remodel settle suit tailor-make tune

WEAK

do as Romans do fiddle with fix up get act together get it together grin and bear it make conform quadrate swim with the tide

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorganize disturb

STRONG

confuse disagree disorder disperse mix up refuse ruin scatter upset worsen

WEAK

derange unfit unsuit

VERB

mechanically alter, especially to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance correct fine-tune fix improve overhaul readjust regulate tighten

STRONG

align calibrate connect fit focus grind mend polish rectify renovate repair service set sharpen square troubleshoot

WEAK

bring into line improve accommodate put in working order tune up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganize

STRONG

break damage destroy dull hurt ruin spoil

WEAK

confuse derange disarrange disorder unfit unsuit upset

VERB

bring into agreement or to a standard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocate conform coordinate fine-tune modify regulate standardize

STRONG

accord arrange clarify conclude doctor grade organize reconcile settle sort straighten systematize tally

WEAK

fiddle with fix up methodize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

differ mismatch

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize mix up move refuse unsettle

WEAK

derange unfit unsuit upset

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“A hotel or car rental agency adjusts for what they estimated for incidentals,” the bank adds.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Billings, which adjusts revenue to include changes in deferred revenue, jumped 31% from a year ago to $2.09 billion.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Doughty added that the band adjusts its set to match the diverse audience the festival attracts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Hershey said in response that it adjusts its formulations for new shapes and other innovations, but keeps the original peanut butter cup recipe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Mrs. Belle adjusts her thick glasses and grins.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston