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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Noun
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This legislation will facilitate transparency and fairness for cotenants by requiring disclosure to the court of any outstanding liens and purchase price adjustments, ensuring a fair distribution of property.—
Teresa Reilly,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026 -
This means that the drone required no adjustments to its propulsion or control systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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While the ‘90s and 2000s had plenty of classic rom-coms, in recent years, studios have leaned more heavily into super hero adaptations and recycling IP.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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But countless adaptations have served as showcases for artful crystallization, or innovative license.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who’s read 19th century novels or watched their screen adaptions knows that ballroom dance scenes tend to be loaded with drama, social jockeying and, above all, romantic intrigue.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Like many other recent true crime adaptions, the show has nothing to say, and there's zero artistry in its lurid retelling of a man murdering his wife and son.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Acclimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimations. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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