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adjusting

ADJECTIVE
compensating
Synonyms




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"I can't adapt," she added while adjusting her sunglasses to protect her eyes from the harsh glare of the sun.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Verhoeven says the hardest transition has been adjusting to the tempo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Cage dedicated himself fully to this new-to-him process, though it did require some adjusting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

By carefully adjusting the voltage until the balance stopped rotating, they obtained another independent measurement of G.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Her eyes watered as she emerged from the alleys of the slum slowly, adjusting to the new morning light.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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