as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a careful adaptation of the book for the silver screen could take several years
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Recent Examples of adaptation
That’s an ancient evolutionary adaptation to the color of the sky during the blue hour, that eggshell interval prized by artists.
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Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline, the brain adapts, and that adaptation may explain why menopause can feel cognitive, emotional and physical all at once.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
Elizabeth Cantillon, producer of upcoming book-to-screen adaptations The Nightingale and The Love Hypothesis, is set to produce the film, with Book Lovers screenwriter Sarah Heyward to serve as screenwriter.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
To accelerate his adaptation, Herbert has thrown less in practice sessions and done plenty of drills without a football — two markers that are simply unlike the seven-season veteran, who is known to sling the rock plenty at practice and in games.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline, the brain adapts, and that adaptation may explain why menopause can feel cognitive, emotional and physical all at once.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
Elizabeth Cantillon, producer of upcoming book-to-screen adaptations The Nightingale and The Love Hypothesis, is set to produce the film, with Book Lovers screenwriter Sarah Heyward to serve as screenwriter.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
To accelerate his adaptation, Herbert has thrown less in practice sessions and done plenty of drills without a football — two markers that are simply unlike the seven-season veteran, who is known to sling the rock plenty at practice and in games.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptation
Noun
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That adjustment does not look the same for everyone.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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Families may seek therapy to help navigate challenges such as separation or divorce, bereavement and grief, relationship conflict, behavioural concerns, or significant life transitions and adjustments.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Sanders then co-wrote and co-directed The Croods with Kirk DeMicco and solo directed The Wild Robot, DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 adaption of the Chris Brown book that won nine Annie Awards and scored three Oscar nominations.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Following All Her Fault’s breakout success, Peacock re-teamed with Gallagher and Carnival Films for The Break-In, an adaption of the novel by Katherine Faulkner, with Gallagher again writing and executive producing.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Adaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptation. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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