as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
never could acclimate himself to a nine-to-five office job
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Recent Examples of acclimate
Luckily, this Korean team did spring training in Tucson, Ariz., so I got acclimated with my teammates and stuff on U.S. soil, which was very helpful.
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Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Once one of the richest people in Australia, Pratt has fully acclimated to the United States, even chipping in plenty to American politics.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Maryland simply flew south from Seattle, having already acclimated to the West Coast.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
As part of this effort, Thomas leaves city life to help acclimate the creature to its natural environment.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Once one of the richest people in Australia, Pratt has fully acclimated to the United States, even chipping in plenty to American politics.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Maryland simply flew south from Seattle, having already acclimated to the West Coast.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
As part of this effort, Thomas leaves city life to help acclimate the creature to its natural environment.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
Verb
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The best phone mounts rotate vertically and horizontally so riders can adjust their view according to their height.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The federal government argues the states can adjust their individual budgets.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Business leaders must be comfortable with continuously adapting strategies to leverage AI advancements.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That has led many to believe Dart would be best served taking time to work on his footwork and adapt to full-field NFL progressions.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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On another note, the pleating on the matching trousers was tailored perfectly.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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