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verb

past tense of adapt

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Recent Examples of adapted
Adjective
After an impressive run in theaters, director Denis Villeneuve’s adapted sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two has sandwormed its way to Max. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 May 2024 Start creating your own adapted bucket lists; learn which products can assist your travels and which cutting-edge technology can support you, or find out what your rights are when things don’t go to plan. Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2023
Verb
At the time, the rise of industrial-scale farming in Italy and around the world was driving a rapid decline in crop diversity, as generic seeds that could be grown over vast areas replaced those adapted to specific regions. Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 The findings shed light on how humans have historically adapted to extreme environments. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for adapted 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
  • The company also reported a profit for sports division The Athletic (on an adjusted operating profit basis) for the first time since its 2022 acquisition.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The company now expects to generate between $240 million and $290 million in adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025, versus a prior expectation of $200 million to $250 million.
    Kannaki Deka, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • In Allegheny County, officials use these forms to verify the exact number of used and unused ballots returned by poll workers.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Carvana Retail investors are fascinated by Carvana, which sells used cars online and delivers them from buildings that resemble giant vending machines.
    John Dorfman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike traditional CPUs, GPUs are far better suited for the repetitive and complex computations that AI requires, particularly in deep learning and neural networks.
    Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Read Next: What Do Black Bears Eat? Black bears can quickly grow accustomed to a recurring food source in a particular area.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Consumers have become accustomed to fast transactional environments, and businesses must align with this expectation.
    Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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