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adaptations

NOUN

act of adapting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reworking transformation variation

STRONG

adjustment adoption alteration conversion modification shift

WEAK

refitting remodeling

NOUN

condition of something resulting from change

Synonyms

STRONG

acclimatization agreement compliance correspondence familiarization habituation naturalization

WEAK

accustomedness assuefaction

Antonyms

STRONG

disagreement

Example Sentences

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Trudeau worries that whatever adaptations are eventually adopted won’t keep pace with a rapidly warming planet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"The aim is to have the most intelligent systems possible so that afterwards, with the necessary adaptations, they'll have the greatest possible impact on businessses," Mensch said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

First published in Chinese, the books have been translated into nearly 30 languages and inspired multiple adaptations.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

This year brings us at least three significant Austen adaptations.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

The many wild plants with such adaptations include wheat, barley, peas, flax, and sunflowers.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond