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 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 Federal form revisions, state changes, e-file schema adjustments and mid-season corrections arrive weekly, sometimes daily, between January and April. Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 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 The extended halftime is just one of many timing adjustments at the Super Bowl. Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The organization said that the rate has exceeded inflation given fuel costs, grid investments, data center demands and utility rate adjustments. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2026 Schulte said the district plans to visit with all affected school communities to talk about what the boundary adjustments mean after they are approved by the board. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
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Noun
  • As drone warfare becomes the new normal, analysts say all these adaptations and lessons from cities like Nikopol could inform the future of Western defense.
    Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Far from threatening democracy, these regional centers of governance may represent one of its most important adaptations.
    John Eger, Mercury News, 17 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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