Adapt
Adapt verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.
Plan
Plan verb - To work out the details of (something) in advance.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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He devised a real dumb strategy to fight Bardiel, and when his pilots had to change the plan and adapt to survive and win he got in their way nonstop, distracting them, berating them and ensuing stupid commands.
Source: General Ripper -
The initially suggested plan to terraform the planet into a new Earth did not sit well with many, who wanted instead to adapt themselves to New Terra's harsh environment.
Source: Video Game / Outpost 2 -
The Captain has a HeroicBlueScreenOfDeath, but gets encouraged by the spirit of his daughter to adapt his plan.
Source: "Fantastic Voyage" Plot
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