as in adaptations
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the store's slow adaption to shoppers' changing tastes spelled its doom
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Recent Examples of adaptions
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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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
Like many other recent true crime adaptions, the show has nothing to say, and there's zero artistry in its lurid retelling of a man murdering his wife and son.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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
Like many other recent true crime adaptions, the show has nothing to say, and there's zero artistry in its lurid retelling of a man murdering his wife and son.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptions
Noun
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The musical is based on both the 1933 novel and the famed 1934 and 1959 Universal Pictures adaptations.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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The Schwanebeck brothers have had to make many adjustments during their time in America.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Adaptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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