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  • present participle of adjust.

adjusting

ADJECTIVE
compensating
Synonyms




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For the most part however it was a sloppy and imperfect performance by Chelsea, with the Blues still adjusting to the effects of jet lag.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"People using a photo-based tracking app without adjusting the portions or entering the amounts of food should take the results with a grain of salt," said Hengist.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

No one in his or her right mind would choose to convert, though, because the U.S. stocks trade at a fat premium to the price in Korea, after adjusting for the currency.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Now, the Oscar-winning actor is adjusting to an emptier nest as two of his and wife Luciana Barroso’s four daughters head out into the world.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Clare picked his way across the clearing, adjusting his hood to shroud his face.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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