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
Tommy and Tuppence have appeared in numerous adaptations over the years, most recently being played by David Walliams and Jessica Raine in Partners in Crime, the 2015 BBC series.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Isolating just the television adaptations, that average number grows to +203 percent.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Giant revisits a pivotal moment in the life of Dahl, whose beloved books — from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach to Matilda and The BFG — have enchanted generations of young readers and inspired blockbuster stage and screen adaptations.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Boomsma said any traits the ants have evolved are adaptations driven by natural selection, and creating fitter hybrid workers provided a competitive advantage, allowing Iberian harvester ants to extend their range vastly.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Since then about 500 generations of brown rats have lived here and have developed unique genetic adaptations related to metabolism, diet, nervous system and locomotion.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Sep. 2025
The entire history of the Japanese productions (and several American film adaptations) is covered, complete with illustrations, interviews and behind-the-scenes images.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Only 2017 and 2019 have seen as many King adaptations hit the big screen in a single year.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But for this presentation, the basic story will have a few contemporary adaptations, setting the drama in 1970s Las Vegas, Cerrudo said.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Isolating just the television adaptations, that average number grows to +203 percent.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Giant revisits a pivotal moment in the life of Dahl, whose beloved books — from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach to Matilda and The BFG — have enchanted generations of young readers and inspired blockbuster stage and screen adaptations.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Boomsma said any traits the ants have evolved are adaptations driven by natural selection, and creating fitter hybrid workers provided a competitive advantage, allowing Iberian harvester ants to extend their range vastly.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Since then about 500 generations of brown rats have lived here and have developed unique genetic adaptations related to metabolism, diet, nervous system and locomotion.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Sep. 2025
The entire history of the Japanese productions (and several American film adaptations) is covered, complete with illustrations, interviews and behind-the-scenes images.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Only 2017 and 2019 have seen as many King adaptations hit the big screen in a single year.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But for this presentation, the basic story will have a few contemporary adaptations, setting the drama in 1970s Las Vegas, Cerrudo said.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptations
adjustments
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Zuckerberg also demonstrated how the glasses can play music, with the volume adjustments made by mimicking the turning of a circular dial.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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There were some significant changes to the original proposal, including guarantees for additional union jobs and financing adjustments to bring back millions in revenue for the city.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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