as in adaptation
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the publishing industry's necessary adjustment to the age of electronic media
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Recent Examples of adjustment
Entertainment Weekly has learned that the studio pushed the release to later this summer to accommodate some last-minute adjustments, and that a new release date will be announced soon.
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Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
In an email earlier this month, the district said several district-level positions were eliminated, and staff adjustments were made to align with enrollment.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
The practical takeaway is to give your eyes regular breaks from the monitor, pair the 20-20-20 habit with other adjustments and schedule routine exams so an eye doctor can spot issues early.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Keeping your bedroom as dark as possible while sleeping can also support the adjustment by reinforcing the body's natural sleep signals and helping maintain a consistent sleep-wake cycle, Wright says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
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Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
In an email earlier this month, the district said several district-level positions were eliminated, and staff adjustments were made to align with enrollment.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
The practical takeaway is to give your eyes regular breaks from the monitor, pair the 20-20-20 habit with other adjustments and schedule routine exams so an eye doctor can spot issues early.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Keeping your bedroom as dark as possible while sleeping can also support the adjustment by reinforcing the body's natural sleep signals and helping maintain a consistent sleep-wake cycle, Wright says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustment
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Asked which content categories are most likely to travel globally in the coming years, several executives highlighted Japanese live-action adaptations and Asian IP.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Gosling currently stars in and produced Project Hail Mary, the adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling novel directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Sanders then co-wrote and co-directed The Croods with Kirk DeMicco and solo directed The Wild Robot, DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 adaption of the Chris Brown book that won nine Annie Awards and scored three Oscar nominations.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Following All Her Fault’s breakout success, Peacock re-teamed with Gallagher and Carnival Films for The Break-In, an adaption of the novel by Katherine Faulkner, with Gallagher again writing and executive producing.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustment. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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