Definition of adaptionnext
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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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Recent Examples of adaption The Chambre à soi will also serve as the setting for an adaption of choreographer Nadia Beugré’s Prophétique. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 No casting details have been revealed for the new adaption, or if the series will shoot in Texas like the miniseries. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026 Cross-cutting priorities focus on gender quality and climate change mitigation and adaption. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 The film is based on the universe created by Mattel in 1982 and marks the franchise’s second live-action adaption, with the first premiering in 1987 and starring Dolph Lundgren. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adaption
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Noun
  • Ironically, Creed-Miles almost didn’t audition for the role, having convinced herself that a project as lofty as a Jane Austen adaptation would call for a more extroverted actress.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Saidam Baryl will weigh local production, creative adaptation and coordination on the ground, while Sakhafilm will look at contributing infrastructure, technical resources, local know-how and access to filming locations.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
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  • Make the adjustment, give it a chance, and notice whether your day becomes easier to move through.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Agree on practical adjustments, such as shifting deadlines or workload, and check in without requiring personal updates.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

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“Adaption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaption. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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