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 The union is asking for a full-time base salary that is at least 10% of the chancellor’s base salary of $795,000 and annual cost-of-living adjustments among other things. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 For example, Social Security benefits receive cost-of-living adjustments. True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The building appears to be still in the framing stage with workers making adjustments to the concrete pylons as cars zip past. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 All of these changes will allow more in-game coaching and adjustments. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Small adjustments over time are more effective (and more bearable) than radical changes later. Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 The county’s tax rate is projected to remain the same in 2027, which means tax revenues will go up in proportion to property value increases, with adjustments for homestead exemptions. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Keeping what works While the formula at Midtown Sundries hasn’t changed much, the restaurant has evolved by making small adjustments instead of sweeping overhauls. Evan Moore july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 Stretching the soft, elastic dough requires subtle adjustments in pressure and movement to avoid tearing or dropping it—something that even novice human cooks find difficult. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
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Noun
  • But researchers behind the more recent mortality studies argue current measures are not enough for a climate that keeps outpacing the adaptations built for it.
    Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Some of the mutations the scientists found are obvious adaptations to the sinkhole environment.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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