ADAPTATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

adaptation

noun

ˌa-ˌdap-ˈtā-shən

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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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of adaptation New Regency will serve as the lead studio on the series adaptation, with 20th Television and UCP as co-studios and Roberts’ Belletrist and Alexandra Milchan’s Crescent Line serving as executive producers. —

Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026 From humble beginnings to a thriving modern presence, the history of Jews in Florida reflects perseverance, adaptation, and community spirit. —

Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026 The June 1, 2027 publication date for Unrivaled and the likely 2027 premiere window for Season 2 of the television adaptation could land close together on the calendar. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026 The 49-year-old actor is in only his second week of rehearsals for his Broadway debut, the first theatrical adaptation of Dog Day Afternoon, and the show is scheduled for technical rehearsals the following week. —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adaptation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptation

Noun

The big adjustment the Wolverines made was making La Mirada’s Gene Roebuck work a little harder.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Anthropic officials said they could be called on to lift those restrictions, according to the official, but Pentagon leadership was not fully satisfied with Anthropic’s adjustments and did not want to be beholden to the private company.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026