Synonyms of adaptations

adaptations

noun

plural of adaptation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adaptions
• adjustments
• accommodations
• alterations
• transformations
• conversions
• acclimations
• modifications
• acclimatizations
• conformations
• readjustments
• revisions
• corrections
• harmonizations
• readaptations
• makeovers
• refits
• attunements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maladaptations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adaptations

Such adaptations could immobilize firing components and make dangerous explosives safer to transport. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

The analysis also showed that structural adaptations could substantially reduce damage risks. — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Instead, their adaptations declined to modernize the novel’s setting and embraced finding new ways into the protagonists. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Others are stolen and listed on the dark web, where they might conceivably be plagiarized for movie and TV adaptations. — David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Over the past three decades Lara has been voiced by a pretty incredible lineup of women, from Hayley Atwell to Minnie Driver and, of course, the on-screen adaptations with Angelina Jolie, Alicia Vikander and Sophie Turner. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

And fanfic adaptations aren’t just capturing attention in the film industry; fanfic is also a promotional tool, with films that have nothing to do with fanfic embracing it. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026

The adaptations can be useful, but the risks rise when someone isn’t a good candidate. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

And, with the help of creative initiatives and adaptations in communities and schools, the answer still appears to be yes. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026