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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 adaptation
Powell, 36, is starring in the latest adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel, The Running Man, as protagonist Ben Richards.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 10 July 2025
There will be a period of adaptation and acclimation for a diverse population, spanning early users to luddites.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
The case has been the subject of numerous adaptations across a wide variety of media.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 July 2025
Lizzie Borden has been depicted in numerous film, television and theater adaptations, most recently in Lifetime’s The Lizzie Borden Chronicles starring Christina Ricci, and the 2018 feature film Lizzie starring Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 10 July 2025
There will be a period of adaptation and acclimation for a diverse population, spanning early users to luddites.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
The case has been the subject of numerous adaptations across a wide variety of media.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 July 2025
Lizzie Borden has been depicted in numerous film, television and theater adaptations, most recently in Lifetime’s The Lizzie Borden Chronicles starring Christina Ricci, and the 2018 feature film Lizzie starring Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adaptation
Noun
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Mikolas referenced making an adjustment, but declined to elaborate.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Eight months after voters approved it, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the repeal of a law Thursday that had guaranteed paid sick leave to workers and inflationary adjustments to the minimum wage.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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However, there have been reports of a certain major Hollywood director helming an adaption.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The actor, who plays Justin Edwards in Mara Brock Akil’s adaption of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel of the same name, is looking to keep his work and personal life separate.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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“Adaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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