acclimations

noun

plural of acclimation
as in adjustments
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures

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  1. adjustments
  2. adaptations
  3. adaptions
Noun
  • Stewart noted the young star’s adjustments from Monday’s game to Wednesday’s, highlighting Malonga’s ability to find easier looks in the regular-season finale.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Without clear federal direction, retailers and states are left to navigate complex operational and financial adjustments.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • In a world full of adaptations, Park is bringing an original idea to the table with the Prime Video series, which follows 17-year-old Annie (Ella Rubin) on an adventure to the island where her grandfather lived until his recent death.
    — Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Services follow authorized Anglican liturgies, including adaptations of the Book of Common Prayer, while incorporating local languages, musical traditions, and cultural practices.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Nearly 40% of the adaptions tracked in the report are based on formats that debuted more than 10 years ago, almost doubling the figure from the previous report.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of adaptions
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