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
Spanish literature could prove to be a boon for international film and TV adaptations, says Fernando Benzo, author and secretary general of the Spanish Federation of Publishers.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 June 2026
The audience’s appetite for Coben adaptations remains strong.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Netflix also has a pair of strong four-hour adaptations in the harrowing Lord of the Flies and the darkly comic political tragedy of Death by Lightning.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Elizabeth Cantillon, producer of upcoming book-to-screen adaptations The Nightingale and The Love Hypothesis, is set to produce the film, with Book Lovers screenwriter Sarah Heyward to serve as screenwriter.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
That said, a December 2025 endocrine adaptations review flagged that fasts longer than 24 hours carry greater risk, including cortisol elevation and suppression of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Prime Video has found its niche with young adult romance adaptations.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
Learn how to identify them and explore some of the adaptations that make these birds so unique.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Scientists, policymakers and stakeholders searching for models of sustainable agriculture and climate adaptations can look to the archaeological record.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 June 2026
The audience’s appetite for Coben adaptations remains strong.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Netflix also has a pair of strong four-hour adaptations in the harrowing Lord of the Flies and the darkly comic political tragedy of Death by Lightning.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Elizabeth Cantillon, producer of upcoming book-to-screen adaptations The Nightingale and The Love Hypothesis, is set to produce the film, with Book Lovers screenwriter Sarah Heyward to serve as screenwriter.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
That said, a December 2025 endocrine adaptations review flagged that fasts longer than 24 hours carry greater risk, including cortisol elevation and suppression of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Prime Video has found its niche with young adult romance adaptations.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
Learn how to identify them and explore some of the adaptations that make these birds so unique.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Scientists, policymakers and stakeholders searching for models of sustainable agriculture and climate adaptations can look to the archaeological record.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptations
Noun
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Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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Nearly 40% of the adaptions tracked in the report are based on formats that debuted more than 10 years ago, almost doubling the figure from the previous report.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This evaluation focuses on mapping out the legal compliance requirements, the physical engineering adjustments, and the financial structures needed to make these mobile energy stations functional.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Those adjustments now continue in a new organization that could be looking for a new big-league backstop sooner or later.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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