as in adaptations
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the publishing industry's necessary adjustment to the age of electronic media
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Recent Examples of adjustments
Yet farmers have been hesitant to switch to regenerative farming techniques that, among other adjustments, include putting a stop to over-tilling, which can cause damage to soil structure.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
These small adjustments can significantly improve a child’s comfort, confidence and academic participation.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In late March, the USPS proposed similar price adjustments on some shipping services in response to rising fuel costs caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Last month, Live Nation secured an unexpected tentative settlement with the Department of Justice in which the company agreed to several structural changes to its business, including adjustments to ticketing deals with venues, capping service fees and paying a $280-million fine.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the adjustments around the stadium are more obvious, like replacing soccer lines with rugby lines and installing 44-foot tall goal posts.
—Pj Green
april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Whatever defensive adjustments coach Rick Tocchet made during the layoff worked.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In the absence of a money tree, the only logical response to a budget deficit is to make adjustments on the expense side.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Mets’ offense seems to be boom-or-bust without a lot of in-between, and the defense is still making adjustments with so many players playing out of position.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
These small adjustments can significantly improve a child’s comfort, confidence and academic participation.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In late March, the USPS proposed similar price adjustments on some shipping services in response to rising fuel costs caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Last month, Live Nation secured an unexpected tentative settlement with the Department of Justice in which the company agreed to several structural changes to its business, including adjustments to ticketing deals with venues, capping service fees and paying a $280-million fine.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the adjustments around the stadium are more obvious, like replacing soccer lines with rugby lines and installing 44-foot tall goal posts.
—Pj Green
april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Whatever defensive adjustments coach Rick Tocchet made during the layoff worked.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In the absence of a money tree, the only logical response to a budget deficit is to make adjustments on the expense side.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Mets’ offense seems to be boom-or-bust without a lot of in-between, and the defense is still making adjustments with so many players playing out of position.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
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And none of this addresses the solid anime adaptations of games such as Pokémon and Street Fighter itself.—
Mike Drucker,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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How Nike defines the industry On top of innovating for track and field athletes, Bowerman’s work led to technological adaptations in sporting gear that can be seen across disciplines.—
Hannarose McGuinness,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 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
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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
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