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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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This debate over race mirrors earlier controversies surrounding Halle Bailey starring in “The Little Mermaid” and other diverse casting choices in fantasy and literary adaptations.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The top line was dragged by a 23% decline in Webtoon’s IP adaptations business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Was Mantello, who directed the screen adaptations of his stage productions of”Love!

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

If nature tends to reuse the same biological solutions, predicting future adaptations may become more achievable than previously thought.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

In the mid-twelfth century the first adaptations of al-Khowarizmi’s Al-jabr were working their way through Spain, England, and the rest of Europe.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife