as in adaptation
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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Recent Examples of adaption
The actor, who plays Justin Edwards in Mara Brock Akil’s adaption of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel of the same name, is looking to keep his work and personal life separate.
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Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 5 July 2025
Prime Video has set the new cast joining star Alan Ritchson for the upcoming fourth season of flagship action drama Reacher, an adaption of Lee Child’s book series from showrunner Nick Santora, Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television, and CBS Studios.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 June 2025
There are also bookish challenges to complete, like watching a book-to-screen adaption, listening to a literary podcast or finding a National Book Award honoree in a display at a bookstore.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 June 2025
Instead, Mortiz created a video adaption that was shared via the web.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
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Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 5 July 2025
Prime Video has set the new cast joining star Alan Ritchson for the upcoming fourth season of flagship action drama Reacher, an adaption of Lee Child’s book series from showrunner Nick Santora, Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television, and CBS Studios.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 June 2025
There are also bookish challenges to complete, like watching a book-to-screen adaption, listening to a literary podcast or finding a National Book Award honoree in a display at a bookstore.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 June 2025
Instead, Mortiz created a video adaption that was shared via the web.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaption
Noun
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Key Facts The new Fantastic Four adaptation starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacharach and Joseph Quinn remained at the top of the box office charts over its second weekend after becoming Marvel Studios’ biggest opening this year.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Accessibility: Elevators and ramps make parts of the property accessible, though rooms and pool areas lack adaptations for wheelchair users.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Automatic light adjustments are great for glare, while facial recognition makes logging on easy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although Cretan speaks French quite well now, the initial adjustment was not without its difficulties.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Adaption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaption. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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