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 brand has also explored denim, though Trunfio noted that the assortment has remained intentionally limited, relying primarily on tie adjustments rather than stretch fabrics or elastic construction.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Plus, the tilt-head design provides easy access to the bowl, perfect for making ingredient additions, scraping, and adjustments.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Colas, who has been prescribed Mounjaro and has changed her own cooking accordingly, believes that many restaurant owners will need to make adjustments to their menus.
—Connie Ogle
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Similarly, in the produce section, where there are some products that have gone up in price and several that have stayed steady since last year, Swanson said shoppers can potentially make some adjustments.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But there is still hope that budget adjustments between now and June could fund some of the 44,000 additional spaces once promised by Newsom.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The budget outlines how much money the state expects to collect and spend in the coming year, and often includes adjustments to the current and prior years’ budgets, too.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Nevertheless, small adjustments here and there must be made when the backdrop changes.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Sometimes, that requires making small but meaningful adjustments, like warming washcloths for a patient who resists basic care.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Plus, the tilt-head design provides easy access to the bowl, perfect for making ingredient additions, scraping, and adjustments.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Colas, who has been prescribed Mounjaro and has changed her own cooking accordingly, believes that many restaurant owners will need to make adjustments to their menus.
—Connie Ogle
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Similarly, in the produce section, where there are some products that have gone up in price and several that have stayed steady since last year, Swanson said shoppers can potentially make some adjustments.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But there is still hope that budget adjustments between now and June could fund some of the 44,000 additional spaces once promised by Newsom.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The budget outlines how much money the state expects to collect and spend in the coming year, and often includes adjustments to the current and prior years’ budgets, too.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Nevertheless, small adjustments here and there must be made when the backdrop changes.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Sometimes, that requires making small but meaningful adjustments, like warming washcloths for a patient who resists basic care.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
Noun
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There’s nothing new about Hollywood adaptations featuring profoundly good-looking people, but film stars used to be made to look a bit more… regular, particularly before plastic surgery made the faces of so many A-list actresses look eerily similar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Their lure for producers is hardly surprising given a recent study by the UK’s Publishers Association published in March that showed book adaptations had 57% higher box office revenue than non-adaptations for the 50 top grossing titles in the UK from 2020 to 2024.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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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 17 May. 2026.
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