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present tense form of adjust (3rd person singular).

adjusts

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become or make prepared, adapted v.
mechanically alter, especially to v.
bring into agreement or to a standard v.

VERB

become or make prepared, adapted

Synonyms

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

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

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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

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disarrange disorganize disturb

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confuse disagree disorder disperse mix up refuse ruin scatter upset worsen

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derange unfit unsuit

VERB

mechanically alter, especially to

Synonyms

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balance correct fine-tune fix improve overhaul readjust regulate tighten

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

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bring into line improve accommodate put in working order tune up

Antonyms

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disorganize

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break damage destroy dull hurt ruin spoil

WEAK

confuse derange disarrange disorder unfit unsuit upset

VERB

bring into agreement or to a standard

Synonyms

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allocate conform coordinate fine-tune modify regulate standardize

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

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fiddle with fix up methodize

Antonyms

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differ mismatch

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confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize mix up move refuse unsettle

WEAK

derange unfit unsuit upset

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adjusts

In the brightly lighted foyer, Valentyna Kyselova adjusts her hair in one of the gilded mirrors, then poses for a selfie with a friend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

As a side sleeper, he adjusts its height using a folded towel laid underneath it.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Common letters can certainly be useful, but the mathematical approach continually adjusts its choices based on what has already been learned.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026

All eyes have been on Justin Herbert this offseason as he adjusts to Mike McDaniel’s new-look offense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Marlena swings the door open, adjusts the brim of her hat, and steps outside.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen