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
This evaluation focuses on mapping out the legal compliance requirements, the physical engineering adjustments, and the financial structures needed to make these mobile energy stations functional.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Those adjustments now continue in a new organization that could be looking for a new big-league backstop sooner or later.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Other recommendations made by TASB incldude a $5,000 increase for campus principals and market adjustments totaling $47,324 for campus technicians on the technology pay grade.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Families may seek therapy to help navigate challenges such as separation or divorce, bereavement and grief, relationship conflict, behavioural concerns, or significant life transitions and adjustments.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
The backlash was so fierce, Anthropic quickly made adjustments to the policy, as Wired reported on Wednesday, highlighting just how carefully the company is treading.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Or, the credit counseling agency may recommend other solutions, like budget adjustments, to help reduce financial pressure.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Your patient discipline works best with warmth, and small adjustments create solid comfort that supports your long-term goals without draining your energy.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
This recipe takes the classic formula and adds some new-school adjustments, including aged white Cheddar and fresh rosemary.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Those adjustments now continue in a new organization that could be looking for a new big-league backstop sooner or later.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Other recommendations made by TASB incldude a $5,000 increase for campus principals and market adjustments totaling $47,324 for campus technicians on the technology pay grade.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Families may seek therapy to help navigate challenges such as separation or divorce, bereavement and grief, relationship conflict, behavioural concerns, or significant life transitions and adjustments.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
The backlash was so fierce, Anthropic quickly made adjustments to the policy, as Wired reported on Wednesday, highlighting just how carefully the company is treading.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Or, the credit counseling agency may recommend other solutions, like budget adjustments, to help reduce financial pressure.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Your patient discipline works best with warmth, and small adjustments create solid comfort that supports your long-term goals without draining your energy.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
This recipe takes the classic formula and adds some new-school adjustments, including aged white Cheddar and fresh rosemary.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
Noun
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Spanish literature could prove to be a boon for international film and TV adaptations, says Fernando Benzo, author and secretary general of the Spanish Federation of Publishers.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The audience’s appetite for Coben adaptations remains strong.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 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
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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 Jun. 2026.
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