adaptions

Definition of adaptionsnext
plural of adaption
as in adaptations
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 adaptions 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 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 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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Noun
  • The option marks the latest addition to Phiphen’s growing slate of literary adaptations and original projects across film and television.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Two bedrooms have step-free access, and are wide enough for wheelchairs, but are awaiting grab rails and adaptations to toilets and basins.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • Officials have said meeting those commitments will require cost adjustments and additional resources from the state.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • It's used to make changes to the debt limit, changes to mandatory spending or adjustments in revenues.
    Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Adaptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptions. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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