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
The audio retelling launched just before Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation lands in theaters.
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Anne Carson sometimes does translations that are closer to an adaptation than a straight translation.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Miranda has been hoping to make a Warriors musical for a long time, securing the rights to a stage adaptation several years ago.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
As an Andy Weir book adaptation, Project Hail Mary could follow in the footsteps of 2015’s The Martian, which was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture.
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Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Anne Carson sometimes does translations that are closer to an adaptation than a straight translation.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Miranda has been hoping to make a Warriors musical for a long time, securing the rights to a stage adaptation several years ago.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
As an Andy Weir book adaptation, Project Hail Mary could follow in the footsteps of 2015’s The Martian, which was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture.
—
Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptation
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Even better, the smocked bodice offers a comfortable, flattering fit, and the tie at the bustline allows for easy adjustments.
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Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
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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.
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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.
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“Adaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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