ADJUSTMENTS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

adjustments

noun

plural of adjustment

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 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 Rather than reinventing the martini, Cygnet’s evolving hospitality programs, like the Martini Concierge, invite guests to appreciate how the smallest adjustments in aroma or garnish can reveal different dimensions of the same uncompromising spirit. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Some intentional adjustments that reduce friction give the business a little more room to grow without things breaking. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 These small changes often result in adjustments to the human interface. — Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The organizations removed their opposition following the adjustments. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 After a few adjustments, the custom creation was ready for testing, and Rex started walking with it almost immediately. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Councilman Erik Weigand, whose wife is on the school board, supports the e-bike ban but said adjustments need to be made. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The author will serve as an executive producer on the series; the first of several television adaptations to come.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
In a season that rewards originals and adaptations alike, this is writing voters will likely remember in January and a cast the actors branch can get behind.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of adaptations

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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

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