adaption

British

/ əˈdæpʃən /

noun

another word for adaptation

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Recently, Gwyneth Paltrow signed on to produce and star in the film adaption of “Strangers” for Netflix, after a massive bidding war.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Overall, this study highlights the potential for phage research aboard the ISS to reveal new insights into microbial adaption, with potential relevance to both space exploration and human health.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2026

This fall, Jones will appear in the highly anticipated adaption of Stephen King’s “The Running Man” alongside Glen Powell.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

The 80-year-old is currently starring opposite former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan in the much anticipated film adaption of The Thursday Murder Club, in which she plays a retired spy.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

And that particular toughening process which had been working on him for years now aided in his speedy adaption to a new set of facts, formidable ones.

From Storm Over Warlock by Norton, Andre

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