as in adjustments
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult
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Even the climate adjustments drew ire, since the dial automatically pulls back into the dash before any fan speed selection actually results in a change.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
The old system was designed to require little driver effort to track straight, which sounds good in theory, but had the unintended consequence of making minor adjustments feel vague.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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Universal has seen strong results for its Broadway adaptations as of late, most recently adapting Wicked into a two-part blockbuster hit with the first film earning an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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This fascinating stress test suggests that video game adaptations could thrive when entrusted to web-native creators who not only respect but understand their source material — and would benefit from collaboration with more experienced filmmakers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 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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“Acclimatizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatizations. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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