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the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom
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Released last fall, Jon M. Chu’s Wicked is the top-grossing film adaption of a Broadway show, having earned more than $750 million worldwide, with sequel Wicked: For Good coming up for release on November 21.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 May 2025
The film adaption of the Freida McFadden book will also feature Amanda Seyfried and Michele Morrone.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Leaders of innovation cultures know that disruption can bring the opportunity for adaption and renewal.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Her career has been a masterclass in everything from customer connection to innovation, decision-making to digital adaption, offering lessons for people in any industry.
—Harvard Business Review, 8 Apr. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 May 2025
The film adaption of the Freida McFadden book will also feature Amanda Seyfried and Michele Morrone.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Leaders of innovation cultures know that disruption can bring the opportunity for adaption and renewal.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Her career has been a masterclass in everything from customer connection to innovation, decision-making to digital adaption, offering lessons for people in any industry.
—Harvard Business Review, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaption
Noun
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The series, following adaptations of Towards Zero and Murder Is Easy, will be produced by Lookout Point (Happy Valley, Gentlemen Jack), part of BBC Studios, in association with Agatha Christie Limited.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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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.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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While Carnival’s adjustments were minor, cruise lines can make significant changes before or even during sailings.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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A lot of what made Toronto a 108-point team this past season remains, even if some of that success was unsustainable and adjustments are needed.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Adaption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaption. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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