as in adaptions
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a careful adaptation of the book for the silver screen could take several years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of adaptations
The musical is based on both the 1933 novel and the famed 1934 and 1959 Universal Pictures adaptations.
—
Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The option marks the latest addition to Phiphen’s growing slate of literary adaptations and original projects across film and television.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Two bedrooms have step-free access, and are wide enough for wheelchairs, but are awaiting grab rails and adaptations to toilets and basins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The authors of the new study observe that large marine vertebrates and cephalopods (octopuses and their kin) independently evolved similar adaptations.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
The fun parts for me are the novel solutions, the adaptations and also of course whales and space!
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The Nanny Diaries is the latest in a long string of literary adaptations at Netflix.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Streitfeld also covers the filming of the screen adaptations of Picture Show and the Lonesome Dove series as well as McMurtry’s late-career co-authoring of the screenplay for Brokeback Mountain.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Even after last year’s relatively strong showing for the genre, games adaptations have struggled to evolve beyond simply borrowing recognizable IP.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The option marks the latest addition to Phiphen’s growing slate of literary adaptations and original projects across film and television.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Two bedrooms have step-free access, and are wide enough for wheelchairs, but are awaiting grab rails and adaptations to toilets and basins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The authors of the new study observe that large marine vertebrates and cephalopods (octopuses and their kin) independently evolved similar adaptations.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
The fun parts for me are the novel solutions, the adaptations and also of course whales and space!
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The Nanny Diaries is the latest in a long string of literary adaptations at Netflix.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Streitfeld also covers the filming of the screen adaptations of Picture Show and the Lonesome Dove series as well as McMurtry’s late-career co-authoring of the screenplay for Brokeback Mountain.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Even after last year’s relatively strong showing for the genre, games adaptations have struggled to evolve beyond simply borrowing recognizable IP.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptations
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
