as in adaptions
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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Recent Examples of adaptations
The franchise subsequently expanded with serials for radio and film — including Universal’s 1939 serial starring Buster Crabbe — as well as NBC’s Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, multiple comic and novel adaptations and a lucrative merchandising run.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The paleontologist Simon Conway Morris points out that there are common and widespread patterns of convergent evolution in life’s history, where similar adaptations, like eyes, wings, and streamlined bodies, evolved independently in unrelated lineages.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
But SpongeBob represents Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures’ most valuable property, with countless merchandise products, TV series spinoffs, video game adaptations and even a 2017 Broadway musical version to date, so clearly nothing can be left to chance.
—Justin Lowe, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
The franchise, which began with Ian Fleming’s first novel, Casino Royale in 1953, has spawned numerous film adaptations featuring a roster of A-list actors, with Daniel Craig as the last incarnation of Agent 007.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Among the actress-producer's upcoming screen projects are TV adaptations Margo's Got Money Troubles and Scarpetta, a third season of Big Little Lies and a sequel to 1988’s Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Goronych project represents one of dozens of adaptations made by both sides as the conflict has worn on – especially using light aircraft and drones.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Rarely do moves today get in the way of future adaptations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The game-to-screen adaptations will be the first ever to bring the board game's world to life onscreen.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The paleontologist Simon Conway Morris points out that there are common and widespread patterns of convergent evolution in life’s history, where similar adaptations, like eyes, wings, and streamlined bodies, evolved independently in unrelated lineages.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
But SpongeBob represents Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures’ most valuable property, with countless merchandise products, TV series spinoffs, video game adaptations and even a 2017 Broadway musical version to date, so clearly nothing can be left to chance.
—Justin Lowe, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
The franchise, which began with Ian Fleming’s first novel, Casino Royale in 1953, has spawned numerous film adaptations featuring a roster of A-list actors, with Daniel Craig as the last incarnation of Agent 007.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Among the actress-producer's upcoming screen projects are TV adaptations Margo's Got Money Troubles and Scarpetta, a third season of Big Little Lies and a sequel to 1988’s Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Goronych project represents one of dozens of adaptations made by both sides as the conflict has worn on – especially using light aircraft and drones.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Rarely do moves today get in the way of future adaptations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The game-to-screen adaptations will be the first ever to bring the board game's world to life onscreen.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptations
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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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The rates will then return to their regular levels, although postal officials have hinted that modernization efforts and ongoing cost changes could bring future adjustments.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Automatic speed and heat adjustments, custom settings memory, special tech that protects hair’s natural moisture, and a volume boost function for greater body at the roots.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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