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
Choose adjustments that protect bonds and welcome growth.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to make adjustments to testosterone-therapy labels, reversing changes made over a decade ago that restricted availability for some men.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
But facing funding issues, including unexpected costs and rising expenses, both Hope Solutions and the owners of the Valley Motel asked the city for adjustments to the original agreement.
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Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The announcements were made at the same time Netflix has been making some executive adjustments.
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Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
For example, Lagree uses a larger machine called the Megaformer, which offers more springs, attachments, and adjustments than a reformer, allowing for a wider range of uses.
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Maggie Donahue,
Health,
25 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to make adjustments to testosterone-therapy labels, reversing changes made over a decade ago that restricted availability for some men.
—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
But facing funding issues, including unexpected costs and rising expenses, both Hope Solutions and the owners of the Valley Motel asked the city for adjustments to the original agreement.
—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The announcements were made at the same time Netflix has been making some executive adjustments.
—
Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
For example, Lagree uses a larger machine called the Megaformer, which offers more springs, attachments, and adjustments than a reformer, allowing for a wider range of uses.
—
Maggie Donahue,
Health,
25 June 2026
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.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
Noun
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With so many adaptations of romantic novels hitting the screens, this is certainly unusual.
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Joker is being executive produced by longtime DC animation vet Jim Krieg, who worked on the recent adaptations of DC classics Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Noun
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Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions.
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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.
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“Adjustments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustments. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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