adaptations

plural of adaptation
as in adaptions
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 adaptations Ensuring that these adaptations uphold the rigor and transparency of traditional practices is essential to maintaining governance standards. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 These adaptations make the bird a long-distance champion. Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Simple home adaptations, like boosting energy conservation or installing smart plugs, can slash your energy bill. Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025 Hop on the eco-buggy and learn the special adaptations local plants and animals must have to survive in the cooler, drier months of a Florida winter. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025 Rising sea levels present a multifaceted challenge to Europe’s coastal regions, demanding a combination of advanced engineering, innovative technological solutions, and sustainable natural adaptations. Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025 This breakthrough not only showcased the potential of genetic research but also shed light on traits and adaptations shared between Neanderthals and their modern relatives. Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 The series, which HBO plans to run for the next decade across multiple streaming seasons, is separate from the film adaptations, which means every actor is being recast, from Hagrid to Voldemort. David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 Yet, in recent years, the adaptations have started to win over audiences and critics. Cecilia D’anastasio, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024

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“Adaptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adaptations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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