acclimates

verb

Definition of acclimatesnext
present tense third-person singular of acclimate
as in adapts
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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  1. adapts
  2. adjusts
  3. conforms
  4. puts
Verb
  • Regular assessment of system performance, collection of user feedback and identification of optimization areas can help ensure the ERP consistently delivers value and adapts to evolving operational requirements.
    Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Across ten compelling episodes, the show adapts multiple X-Men arcs from the comics, including the popular Trial of Magneto, and Fatal Attractions.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Keep Original Shape is another setting that adjusts how much AI can modify a design’s original shape that’s been created in Art Text.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjusts
Verb
  • With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.
    Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.
    Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of puts
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