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

Classic book adaptations, music festival docu-series, even anime. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The Pilates world has expanded into adaptations like Pilates sculpt and heated Pilates, far removed from the original Joseph Pilates method but still capable of delivering a solid workout. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

These physiological adaptations may play a role in counteracting cardiovascular risk factors, according to the authors of the study published June 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

The local trend has continued, bolstered by new adaptations by popular playwrights such as Jeffrey Hatcher or Ken Ludwig. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering. — Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 1 July 2026

Newest to the world of techy adaptations of old-school techniques is the biggest name in charcoal grilling, Weber. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Yet despite the rise of cinematic games and a steady stream of game-to-screen adaptations, the two mediums have largely remained distinct experiences. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026

On both sides of the Atlantic, the renewable energy exists to power cooling adaptations — but grids need their own significant upgrades to handle it. — Taco Engelaar, Fortune, 30 June 2026