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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maladaptations

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Recent Examples of adjustments Annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments 1976–2026 The column chart shows the annual cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits, from 1976 through 2026. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Third, simple styling adjustments can improve how secondhand clothes fit and look. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 The Dodgers were just too old, too tired, and too set in their ways to make the right adjustments. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 These tasks will require NATO members, especially its three nuclear powers, to make significant adjustments to their existing beliefs and policies. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 During the test, the aircraft validated not only the takeoff system, but the ability to maneuver at various altitudes and make in-flight mission adjustments while the systems checked for airworthiness. — David Szondy october 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 With the default profile and no EQ adjustments, the new QuietComfort Headphones have a warm, bass-forward sound signature with deep, impactful low frequencies. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Even something as seemingly inconsequential as wearing gloves can require considerable technique adjustments, especially for bowhunters. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Those adjustments can take many forms, and life insurance may be one tool worth considering as part of the process. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In an industry booming with book adaptations, Roth is hopeful that The Sixth Faction could help revive interest in the dystopian genre.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Social media users are documenting their journeys through the classics, from first-time reads inspired by screen adaptations to annotated rereads ahead of their premieres.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptations

Noun

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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