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adapt
verb as in adjust to a different situation or condition
Strongest matches
acclimate, accommodate, accustom, alter, comply, conform, fit, modify, prepare, readjust, revise, shape, suit, tailor
Strong matches
change, familiarize, fashion, habituate, harmonize, make, match, qualify, reconcile, remodel, square
Weak matches
come around, get act together, get used to, grow used to, play the game, roll with punches, shape up
Example Sentences
Their ability to survive and spread in the aftermath of the dinosaur extinction makes them a key group for understanding how reptiles adapted during a period of dramatic environmental change.
The PMI prints continued to show divergence across economies as manufacturers adapt to U.S. trade policy and geopolitical headwinds at home and abroad.
Beneath the open grasslands and shallow waters lie the remains of extensive earthworks, raised agricultural fields, and interconnected canals that reflect a long history of people adapting to a dynamic environment.
Russia’s military has adapted systemically over the last three years and used its relationships with Iran, China and North Korea effectively.
During the war, adapting to the urgent need for cash, many small businessmen who previously offered money transfer and exchange services began charging customers high commission to turn electronic transfers into cash.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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