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Recent Examples of maladaptation
For years, maladaptation was given short shrift as research and policy prioritized mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Stephen Robert Miller, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
Experts call this phenomenon maladaptation.
—Stephen Robert Miller, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
Until that is underlying conditions change, and perfection turns to maladaptation.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2012
This maladaptation to lack of hip stability causes the knee to be unnaturally pinched between the upper leg and lower leg, precipitating damage and pain.
—Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2018
Stephen Robert Miller, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
Experts call this phenomenon maladaptation.
—Stephen Robert Miller, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
Until that is underlying conditions change, and perfection turns to maladaptation.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2012
This maladaptation to lack of hip stability causes the knee to be unnaturally pinched between the upper leg and lower leg, precipitating damage and pain.
—Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maladaptation
Noun
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That might be partially thanks to the 3D mesh fabric on the inside, which both increases breathability and offers a little friction to avoid slippage.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
28 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, credit card processing fees typically range between 1.5% and 3.5% per transaction, creating much unwanted friction.—
Raymond Qu,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Though ApoB may be the more accurate test—particularly for people with metabolic issues or others who may have discordance—there are some issues with the test in practice.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Sachs plays on the discordance between his naturalistic approach and the theatricality of the project with meta elements like a quick glimpse of the crew or posed shots of the actors occasionally punctuating the conversation, accompanied by blasts of Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the contributions of our honorees, we are all empowered to be peacemakers – to ease the discord and divisiveness in society today.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The party is racked by discord over its position on social issues – especially trans rights and, to an only slightly lesser degree, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The disunity mirrors a national Democratic identity crisis, as likely contenders for the 2028 presidential nomination are also employing disparate methods of dealing with Trump.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Instead, turmoil over Trump's stance on the war is highlighting divisions and disunity within Europe, Arnold said.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thousands of tokens Even if the question is the simple one of whether digital assets are securities or not, that still glosses over the diversity of the market, said Miles Jennings, general counsel of investing firm A16Z Crypto.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica, whose government has historically gone to great lengths to uphold itself as neutral in regional conflicts and strife, also allowed U.S. migrant flights to land in his country.—
Lomi Kriel,
ProPublica,
12 Mar. 2025
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The 1996 Met was a bit of a Diana 2.0 emergence—by December 1996, her contentious divorce from then-Prince Charles had been finalized for just over three months, following a four-year separation (and plenty of marital strife before that).—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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This timing disparity left fans wondering what a match between the two would look like.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Economic freedom liberates families, reduces disparities, stabilizes communities and strengthens democracy.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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By contrast, north London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham have struggled to tame a cold wind on their turf, losing over half a point in these conditions.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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By contrast, if the spectroscopy group closes, the costs will be enormous, scientists say.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Maladaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maladaptation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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