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
When it was enacted, amendments were included to allow for adjustments during economic downturns and fiscal emergencies.
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J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
This method is commonly used for moderate adjustments where internal access is sufficient.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The aim is to integrate projects, make adjustments to the grid as needed, then move onto the next group.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Usually that entails minor adjustments, like removing a tree that is too close to a road or a stripe that needs to be repainted, Echelle said.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 4 Feb. 2026
There also will be dugout repairs, irrigation adjustments and new plantings along the backside of the new home run fence.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
By selecting just two or three representative images through the iPad Operator App, users can trigger immediate adjustments to how the system identifies plants and applies laser treatment in the field.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Field access is closed as the venue prepares, so camera crews and production teams take most of the day off, barring any last-minute adjustments.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
This method is commonly used for moderate adjustments where internal access is sufficient.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The aim is to integrate projects, make adjustments to the grid as needed, then move onto the next group.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Usually that entails minor adjustments, like removing a tree that is too close to a road or a stripe that needs to be repainted, Echelle said.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 4 Feb. 2026
There also will be dugout repairs, irrigation adjustments and new plantings along the backside of the new home run fence.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
By selecting just two or three representative images through the iPad Operator App, users can trigger immediate adjustments to how the system identifies plants and applies laser treatment in the field.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Field access is closed as the venue prepares, so camera crews and production teams take most of the day off, barring any last-minute adjustments.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
Noun
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Gersh has signed the award-winning podcast studio Treefort Media for cross-departmental representation spanning Voice, Podcasting, and Television, as the company looks to push aggressively into film & TV with premium adaptations, short-form narrative franchises, and vertical microdramas.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The eight-hour miniseries ended up taking home six wins at the Emmy Awards as well as kicking off a slew of Larry McMurtry adaptations, Western sequels and spinoffs.—
Miles Beller,
HollywoodReporter,
4 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 13 Feb. 2026.
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