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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
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations, delays and unforeseen disruptions is also advisable, particularly given the potential for sudden airspace closures or route adjustments.
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Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Because individuals experience temperature differently, especially during prolonged cold spells, small adjustments within a reasonable range can make a home feel significantly more comfortable without sacrificing efficiency.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
These systems can also be managed from your phone, allowing homeowners to monitor water use and make adjustments without ever stepping outside.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Given veganism’s minority position in the culture and in politics, Yourofsky said he can’t be particularly fazed by the meat-heavy adjustments to national nutrition guidelines.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Due to certain inflation adjustments in how Social Security is calculated and how past earnings are adjusted for inflation, the maximum benefit rose to $5,251 per month, totaling over $63,000 annually in 2026.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Mortgage interest rates, specifically, responded positively to these adjustments.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The numbers above may undergo some adjustments in the finals.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
This legislation will facilitate transparency and fairness for cotenants by requiring disclosure to the court of any outstanding liens and purchase price adjustments, ensuring a fair distribution of property.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Because individuals experience temperature differently, especially during prolonged cold spells, small adjustments within a reasonable range can make a home feel significantly more comfortable without sacrificing efficiency.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
These systems can also be managed from your phone, allowing homeowners to monitor water use and make adjustments without ever stepping outside.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Given veganism’s minority position in the culture and in politics, Yourofsky said he can’t be particularly fazed by the meat-heavy adjustments to national nutrition guidelines.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Due to certain inflation adjustments in how Social Security is calculated and how past earnings are adjusted for inflation, the maximum benefit rose to $5,251 per month, totaling over $63,000 annually in 2026.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Mortgage interest rates, specifically, responded positively to these adjustments.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The numbers above may undergo some adjustments in the finals.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
This legislation will facilitate transparency and fairness for cotenants by requiring disclosure to the court of any outstanding liens and purchase price adjustments, ensuring a fair distribution of property.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
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Ever Productions, which marks the first-ever joint deal between the two studios, Tigelaar’s film work includes adaptations of the bestselling Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, as well as The Cactus by Sarah Haywood for Netflix.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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The story of Jesus Christ has inspired countless adaptations for stages, pages, sermons and screens big and small.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 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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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 5 Mar. 2026.
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