as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Recent Examples of acclimation
New users should just expect a lengthy acclimation period, though, as its interface and methods differ from the norm.
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PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The timeline can vary based on your experience, since tretinoin benefits from an acclimation period.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
That can take the form of acclimatization, where athletes practice in hot, natural environments, or acclimation, where competitors train in artificial warm environments or wear additional layers of clothing to get used to warmer temperatures.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
Both players have built a comfort level in the offense and can assist the offensive line in that acclimation process.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
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PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The timeline can vary based on your experience, since tretinoin benefits from an acclimation period.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
That can take the form of acclimatization, where athletes practice in hot, natural environments, or acclimation, where competitors train in artificial warm environments or wear additional layers of clothing to get used to warmer temperatures.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
Both players have built a comfort level in the offense and can assist the offensive line in that acclimation process.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
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Well Once the results of the hearing test are recorded, no further adjustments to the settings are necessary.Asuka Kawanabe, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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The first part of the equation is knowing what works and what adjustments have to be made.Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Son Malcolm directs this nuanced adaptation of the August Wilson play, and other son John David stars alongside a phenomenal Danielle Deadwyler as siblings butting heads over what to do with an heirloom piano.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Anglerfish earned the name for their unique evolutionary hunting adaptation—a front dorsal fin known as an illicium that functions as a lure.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gillan's latest film The Life of Chuck — which also features appearances from Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay and Mark Hamill — is an adaption of a Stephen King novella from 2020.Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
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Up next, a Harry Potter TV adaption for HBO's Max streaming service, and while franchise regular Gary Oldman may be interested in portraying Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, the son of the original actor would rather pass.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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