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
Great gameplan from a great coach, nice adjustments throughout, and the offense flowed so nicely all night.
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American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Research on the subject suggested that minor adjustments to flight altitudes or routes to avoid these regions could eliminate a significant portion of this warming using a minimal amount of additional fuel — a theory tested through this trial.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ordinary people had to make adjustments, too.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Your discerning side notices details others miss, so name what works and what hurts before proposing adjustments that would fix the latter.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
These ankle socks stay on through all my movements—no slipping or adjustments needed.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Most players in both tournaments said adjustments were needed to play on the court.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Over the years, through contract negotiations or board resolutions, supervisors have added 11 additional classifications eligible for those annual adjustments.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Fittingly, what saved me were the restrictions that had by that point long been placed on my own life—work, family, routine—and the small adjustments which, like moving from a first draft to publication, can make things better, easier to live with.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Research on the subject suggested that minor adjustments to flight altitudes or routes to avoid these regions could eliminate a significant portion of this warming using a minimal amount of additional fuel — a theory tested through this trial.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ordinary people had to make adjustments, too.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Your discerning side notices details others miss, so name what works and what hurts before proposing adjustments that would fix the latter.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
These ankle socks stay on through all my movements—no slipping or adjustments needed.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Most players in both tournaments said adjustments were needed to play on the court.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Over the years, through contract negotiations or board resolutions, supervisors have added 11 additional classifications eligible for those annual adjustments.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Fittingly, what saved me were the restrictions that had by that point long been placed on my own life—work, family, routine—and the small adjustments which, like moving from a first draft to publication, can make things better, easier to live with.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
Noun
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Elsewhere at the pavilion, Koko Entertainment is showcasing a slate built around global IP adaptations and cross-border collaborations.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the battle for the best of the umpteen adaptations, this mundane and entirely unnecessary retelling can undoubtedly be counted out.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2026.
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