- present participle of adjust.
adjusting
Example Sentences
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At the original gold value, adjusting for today’s $4,300 gold value, it would be worth more than $136,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I’m from the South,” he replied, proudly adjusting his hat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"In the last three years, I've been creating an annual menu that I end up adjusting many times, almost weekly, because certain products aren't available," Brazilian chef Alex Atala told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Even so, it can continue processing information when energy is limited by adjusting how available resources are used.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
“Look, I know I’m late,” he said quickly at her appraisal, needlessly adjusting the collar of his shirt and making a futile attempt at raking his hair back into place.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
