adjustments

plural of adjustment
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 Stewart noted the young star’s adjustments from Monday’s game to Wednesday’s, highlighting Malonga’s ability to find easier looks in the regular-season finale. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 Without clear federal direction, retailers and states are left to navigate complex operational and financial adjustments. Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Hurley says coaches have been getting frequent texts about rules changes and adjustments all summer. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Economists noted that private payrolls continued to grow in July and that the big drop in public school payrolls might have been a statistical glitch caused by seasonal adjustments. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 According to 9to5Mac, Apple’s latest trade-in value adjustments cover iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and even some Android phones. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 The heat has also forced adjustments at major tourist attractions. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Despite the adjustments, there’s a point where removing weight isn’t enough. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Any agency with urgent requests that would require adjustments should work with his department to address the need during the budget development process. Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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Noun
  • In a world full of adaptations, Park is bringing an original idea to the table with the Prime Video series, which follows 17-year-old Annie (Ella Rubin) on an adventure to the island where her grandfather lived until his recent death.
    Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Services follow authorized Anglican liturgies, including adaptations of the Book of Common Prayer, while incorporating local languages, musical traditions, and cultural practices.
    Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • 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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“Adjustments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustments. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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