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
Webtoon Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video and Crunchyroll, among other platforms, while the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE and DC Comics.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The Announcement The interview, hosted by Alex Cooper, covered major ground — from exclusive new book details to screen adaptations, fan theories and personal reflections on Maas’s creative process.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Such adaptations in non-visual senses have been noted to persist even after sight recovery.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The metal shutters and advanced outdoor sprinkler system are the flashiest parts of Tavangarian’s home hardening project, and the efficacy of these adaptations is still up for debate.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
As the cofounder of Belletrist Productions, Roberts has spearheaded multiple literary adaptations like First Kill on Netflix and Tell Me Lies on Hulu.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
Ever Productions, which marks the first-ever joint deal between the two studios, Tigelaar’s film work includes adaptations of the bestselling Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, as well as The Cactus by Sarah Haywood for Netflix.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
The story of Jesus Christ has inspired countless adaptations for stages, pages, sermons and screens big and small.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Those long legs and that light frame were functional adaptations for chasing prey on solid ground.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The Announcement The interview, hosted by Alex Cooper, covered major ground — from exclusive new book details to screen adaptations, fan theories and personal reflections on Maas’s creative process.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Such adaptations in non-visual senses have been noted to persist even after sight recovery.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
The metal shutters and advanced outdoor sprinkler system are the flashiest parts of Tavangarian’s home hardening project, and the efficacy of these adaptations is still up for debate.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
As the cofounder of Belletrist Productions, Roberts has spearheaded multiple literary adaptations like First Kill on Netflix and Tell Me Lies on Hulu.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
Ever Productions, which marks the first-ever joint deal between the two studios, Tigelaar’s film work includes adaptations of the bestselling Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, as well as The Cactus by Sarah Haywood for Netflix.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
The story of Jesus Christ has inspired countless adaptations for stages, pages, sermons and screens big and small.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Those long legs and that light frame were functional adaptations for chasing prey on solid ground.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptations
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Anyone who’s read 19th century novels or watched their screen adaptions knows that ballroom dance scenes tend to be loaded with drama, social jockeying and, above all, romantic intrigue.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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These adjustments, referred to as population controls, are likely to show steep downward revisions to both population and labor-force levels – largely reflecting reduced immigration.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Officials said the advisory change reflected adjustments in embassy operations rather than a direct change in underlying risk.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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