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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Co-created by Robert Hull, Mr. Coben’s “I Will Find You” is based—like more than a dozen other adaptations of the author’s novels—on cockamamie contrivances and a curious tweak on the mystery thriller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Chesterton published between 1910 and 1936, and inspired a radio drama, several movies and several TV adaptations.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

The finding illustrates how evolution can repeatedly favor similar adaptations in different populations living in very different parts of the world.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

After the Cambrian explosion, exquisite new adaptations followed one another with comparatively breathtaking speed.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan