as in adaptation
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the publishing industry's necessary adjustment to the age of electronic media
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Recent Examples of adjustment
With design, race service, and production under one roof, adjustments can be made overnight—a direct link between the racecourse and the skis heading to consumers.
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Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
His philosophy of the game is likely similar to that of Snitker, so there should not be many adjustments needed from the players.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The drone can manage flight controls and throttle adjustments without human commands, the company said.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Of course, that adjustment process can be difficult – especially for the workers whose careers have been sidelined by new technology.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
His philosophy of the game is likely similar to that of Snitker, so there should not be many adjustments needed from the players.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The drone can manage flight controls and throttle adjustments without human commands, the company said.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Of course, that adjustment process can be difficult – especially for the workers whose careers have been sidelined by new technology.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustment
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Wang highlighted regional developments including France’s cultural assets combined with new technology, South Korea’s global Hallyu phenomenon, Japan’s strength in animation and manga adaptation, and Singapore’s commercial integration model.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The celebration began Thursday with a 1,500-drone lightning storm above the Hollywood Forever Cemetery that spelled out the title to the Oscar-winning director’s adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley novel.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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For the musical adaption, which is directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, Broadway playwright Theresa Rebeck is adapting Kevin Wade’s 1988 screenplay for the stage.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Author Jodi Picoult reacts to a small Indiana school district's cancellation of an upcoming play adaption of her book.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustment. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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