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
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Recent Examples of adaptations
But the study highlights that prehistoric human relatives who overlapped in time with Neanderthals and modern humans could have extremely different behavioral adaptations, Pobiner added.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering.
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Elizabeth Anne Brown,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Newest to the world of techy adaptations of old-school techniques is the biggest name in charcoal grilling, Weber.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
To this day, his 2019 Aladdin movie still ranks as one of the most rip-roaring live action adaptations of a Disney cartoon while his take on Sherlock Holmes was more of a bare-knuckle bruiser than a debonair detective.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Yet despite the rise of cinematic games and a steady stream of game-to-screen adaptations, the two mediums have largely remained distinct experiences.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
In The Other Bennet Sister’s version of Regency England, not one but two suitors end up emerging from a lake in clingy wet shirts, though the heroine is not as effortlessly winsome as the subjects of other Austen adaptations tend to be.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
But the enduring love for the movie — revitalized over the years with more recent adaptations like Wonka (2023) — means that Ostrum has not been forgotten.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
On both sides of the Atlantic, the renewable energy exists to power cooling adaptations — but grids need their own significant upgrades to handle it.
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Taco Engelaar,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering.
—
Elizabeth Anne Brown,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Newest to the world of techy adaptations of old-school techniques is the biggest name in charcoal grilling, Weber.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
To this day, his 2019 Aladdin movie still ranks as one of the most rip-roaring live action adaptations of a Disney cartoon while his take on Sherlock Holmes was more of a bare-knuckle bruiser than a debonair detective.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Yet despite the rise of cinematic games and a steady stream of game-to-screen adaptations, the two mediums have largely remained distinct experiences.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
In The Other Bennet Sister’s version of Regency England, not one but two suitors end up emerging from a lake in clingy wet shirts, though the heroine is not as effortlessly winsome as the subjects of other Austen adaptations tend to be.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
But the enduring love for the movie — revitalized over the years with more recent adaptations like Wonka (2023) — means that Ostrum has not been forgotten.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
On both sides of the Atlantic, the renewable energy exists to power cooling adaptations — but grids need their own significant upgrades to handle it.
—
Taco Engelaar,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptations
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Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions.
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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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The annual limit is $5,000 per child from all non-government sources combined, with inflation adjustments expected after 2027.
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At times, Wright can be too fast into the hole, reaching the line before blocks are fully secured and forcing himself to hit the brakes and make late adjustments.
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“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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