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 Mets’ offense seems to be boom-or-bust without a lot of in-between, and the defense is still making adjustments with so many players playing out of position.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Plus, the tilt-head design provides easy access to the bowl, perfect for making ingredient additions, scraping, and adjustments.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
These adjustments register as kindnesses, not shortcuts.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Later this month, PURA is expected to finalize adjustments to electric utility rates that could save a typical customer between $26 and $30 a month, as reported by the Hartford Courant.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
The 5% decrease in electric charges is set to go into effect in June, with no future adjustments to it planned.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your reinvention asks for home adjustments.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your reinvention asks for home adjustments.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
In February, existing homes continued to account for the majority of sales activity, while builders were forced to adapt with price adjustments and incentives for buyers.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Plus, the tilt-head design provides easy access to the bowl, perfect for making ingredient additions, scraping, and adjustments.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
These adjustments register as kindnesses, not shortcuts.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Later this month, PURA is expected to finalize adjustments to electric utility rates that could save a typical customer between $26 and $30 a month, as reported by the Hartford Courant.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
The 5% decrease in electric charges is set to go into effect in June, with no future adjustments to it planned.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your reinvention asks for home adjustments.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your reinvention asks for home adjustments.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
In February, existing homes continued to account for the majority of sales activity, while builders were forced to adapt with price adjustments and incentives for buyers.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
Noun
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This includes more game adaptations and growing its YouTube capabilities.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Students with 504s and IEPs are entitled to certain accommodations, support, or adaptations to programming that can help make learning more accessible and equitable.—
Amanda Morin,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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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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“Adjustments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustments. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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