- present tense form of adjust (3rd person singular).
adjusts
Example Sentences
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ARMs have a fixed, typically lower mortgage rate for the first three, five or seven years, after which the rate adjusts regularly.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
She pulls a hand-held camera from her purse, adjusts her soft curls, and applies a fresh coat of lip gloss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
As the surrounding environment adjusts, these impurities still undergo slight movements.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
The company builds an AI-powered "personal sweat index" for users that adjusts the expected results based on factors like their demographic background and the ambient temperature.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Mrs. Hameed adjusts the blue fabric of her hijab and pulls papers out of a binder.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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