adaptions

noun

plural of adaption
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 Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 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 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
  1. adaptations
  2. adjustments
Noun
  • The Hartbeat deal will include serving as its exclusive home for original microseries, including LOL comedy and adaptations of Blake Karrington’s book series.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The slate will also be anchored by adaptations of bestselling author Blake Karrington’s book series, which will be produced in partnership with Upscale Productions, which counts Karrington among its senior team.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of adaptations
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  • Most of the majors have made small adjustments, like music at changeovers, light shows at night, and letting crowds move more freely, especially higher up in larger stadiums.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Making small adjustments to your diet could help your body in the long run.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjustments

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“Adaptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptions. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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