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
Maybe a constitutional convention should be held for public adjustments of dozens of issues, including the felon candidate.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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
How to check and file a claim A good first step is to review your IRS account transcript, which shows penalties, interest, payments, account adjustments, and refunds, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Through her work at Two Asian Matchmakers, this includes ongoing communication, feedback after introductions, and adjustments that reflect each client’s evolving preferences.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
As its name suggests, the Air DT Max ’96 Low converts the cross-trainer into a low-top for the first time, shedding its ankle coverage and adding some distinct material adjustments.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
There are 2026 season racing changes, and now, for the first time, there are adjustments to those changes.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The Schwanebeck brothers have had to make many adjustments during their time in America.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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
How to check and file a claim A good first step is to review your IRS account transcript, which shows penalties, interest, payments, account adjustments, and refunds, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Through her work at Two Asian Matchmakers, this includes ongoing communication, feedback after introductions, and adjustments that reflect each client’s evolving preferences.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
As its name suggests, the Air DT Max ’96 Low converts the cross-trainer into a low-top for the first time, shedding its ankle coverage and adding some distinct material adjustments.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
There are 2026 season racing changes, and now, for the first time, there are adjustments to those changes.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The Schwanebeck brothers have had to make many adjustments during their time in America.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
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The book option was spearheaded by Studiocanal Stories, the studio’s new label dedicated to literary adaptations, with Angela Cheng Caplan of Cheng Caplan Company negotiating on McFadden’s behalf.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The company’s label Studiocanal Stories, which is focused on literary adaptations, spearheaded the book option.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 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 14 May. 2026.
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