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
South River is anticipating another salt shipment on Friday, prompting officials to cross their fingers and, for the time being, make adjustments.
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Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
For example, remote workers can benefit from Lyra’s clear portrait settings and the software’s automatic adjustments to create a more polished look during online meetings.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The lamp also forms the heart of the Sleepal Sleep System, which blends physical sensing, AI coaching and environmental adjustments to support long-term sleep health.
—Sleepal, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Any necessary adjustments, such as postponements, cancellations, or shifts to virtual formats will be communicated promptly once a decision has been made.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Watson countered that flexibility is critical, saying the city may need to make adjustments to the audit process without returning to voters each time.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Many details remain unknown, including the name of the drug and the exact timeline of when Reiner was given the prescription or adjustments.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The communications director for Saint Paul Public Schools told Fox News Digital the plan will be reviewed on a weekly basis to determine whether adjustments are needed.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The absence of that community has been one of the hardest adjustments for her.
—Cnn, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
For example, remote workers can benefit from Lyra’s clear portrait settings and the software’s automatic adjustments to create a more polished look during online meetings.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The lamp also forms the heart of the Sleepal Sleep System, which blends physical sensing, AI coaching and environmental adjustments to support long-term sleep health.
—Sleepal, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Any necessary adjustments, such as postponements, cancellations, or shifts to virtual formats will be communicated promptly once a decision has been made.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Watson countered that flexibility is critical, saying the city may need to make adjustments to the audit process without returning to voters each time.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Many details remain unknown, including the name of the drug and the exact timeline of when Reiner was given the prescription or adjustments.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The communications director for Saint Paul Public Schools told Fox News Digital the plan will be reviewed on a weekly basis to determine whether adjustments are needed.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The absence of that community has been one of the hardest adjustments for her.
—Cnn, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
Noun
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The hard-drinking, hyper-sensitive Fitzgerald himself would have winced at any of the five adaptations of The Great Gatsby.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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Over evolutionary time, those brief tolerances became robust physiological adaptations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Adjustments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustments. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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