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
The rate adjustments over the past 20 years were meant to allow the utility to meet its requirements related to the sewer overflows, Block told the Board of Directors during a meeting last week.
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Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The company expects revenue to rise another 17% year-over-year in its fourth quarter on the back of pricing adjustments and continued membership and ad revenue growth.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday will release the Consumer Price Index for September, having recalled staff to ensure the report can be used as a basis for Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustments.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Selling 13% last year likely cost Ross more than $150 million in capital gains taxes, though many adjustments and variables can impact those numbers.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Republicans would like to make adjustments to the program, too, and refuses to negotiate an extension during the shutdown.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
As with most other film festivals since the pandemic, AFI Fest has made year-to-year adjustments to find a shape that makes sense for its future.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Apple has also spruced up the Apple Games app, adding in-game events, a wider game library, and a new game overlay for settings adjustments without leaving the game.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Madrid have been owned by their socios (club members) since being founded in 1902 and any adjustments to that model would require them to approve it in a vote.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The company expects revenue to rise another 17% year-over-year in its fourth quarter on the back of pricing adjustments and continued membership and ad revenue growth.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday will release the Consumer Price Index for September, having recalled staff to ensure the report can be used as a basis for Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustments.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Selling 13% last year likely cost Ross more than $150 million in capital gains taxes, though many adjustments and variables can impact those numbers.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Republicans would like to make adjustments to the program, too, and refuses to negotiate an extension during the shutdown.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
As with most other film festivals since the pandemic, AFI Fest has made year-to-year adjustments to find a shape that makes sense for its future.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Apple has also spruced up the Apple Games app, adding in-game events, a wider game library, and a new game overlay for settings adjustments without leaving the game.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Madrid have been owned by their socios (club members) since being founded in 1902 and any adjustments to that model would require them to approve it in a vote.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
Noun
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Production wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to create unabridged adaptations.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hamill most recently appeared on the big screen in two Stephen King adaptations this year, The Life of Chuck and The Long Walk.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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“Adjustments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustments. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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