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

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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

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

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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

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adjusts

Using our model, which adjusts for substantial under-reporting, annual deaths may range from 274,000 to 513,000.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

It’s guaranteed lifetime income that adjusts every year to keep up with inflation.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

The utility adjusts the rates based on its costs before billing customers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

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

I hear the breathing, the clearing of throats, the accidental springing up of a seat as the audience adjusts and the conductor lifts his baton to begin.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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