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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 adaption
For the musical adaption, which is directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, Broadway playwright Theresa Rebeck is adapting Kevin Wade’s 1988 screenplay for the stage.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Author Jodi Picoult reacts to a small Indiana school district's cancellation of an upcoming play adaption of her book.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
This may leave countries to do more in terms of adaption to the changing climate whether or not the shift reaches the most apocalyptic forecasts of climate campaigners.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Author Jodi Picoult reacts to a small Indiana school district's cancellation of an upcoming play adaption of her book.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
This may leave countries to do more in terms of adaption to the changing climate whether or not the shift reaches the most apocalyptic forecasts of climate campaigners.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaption
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At the same time, the slate keeps things light with stand-up from Mo Gilligan and Sommore, plus easygoing romances and comedies like the Terry McMillan adaptations and Tyler Perry’s latest film Joe’s College Road Trip.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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The company also has a Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott feature adaptation of The Whisper Man in post production.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Recorded with producer Trevor Spencer, who has worked with Beach House, Death in the Business of Whaling is Duckart’s first release made with a full band, though that adjustment doesn’t massively change what works about his music.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cost-conscious executives typically target operational efficiencies first, but supply chain adjustments can deliver significant, often underestimated impact.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Adaption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaption. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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