as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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Recent Examples of acclimatize
My assumption is that the homeowners in question don’t spend enough time in their fancy mountainside chalets to acclimatize.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
Experts suggest trying to acclimatize your body for days or weeks ahead of time by spending more time outdoors.
—Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
The threshold for what is considered a hot night differs by location and how acclimatized its residents are to heat.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
Regardless of what your state requires, all athletes participating in all sports should acclimatize carefully.
—Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
Experts suggest trying to acclimatize your body for days or weeks ahead of time by spending more time outdoors.
—Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
The threshold for what is considered a hot night differs by location and how acclimatized its residents are to heat.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
Regardless of what your state requires, all athletes participating in all sports should acclimatize carefully.
—Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Neuroplasticity: The brain’s ability to rewire itself means that actionable feedback helps leaders adapt, evolve, and strengthen new habits over time But not all feedback is equal.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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An attorney could adapt Pavia’s arguments to fit a challenge to initial eligibility rules, which include assorted academic requirements.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees have adjusted to life without Juan Soto quite well.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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WeGo services adjusting to winter weather Due to winter weather, WeGo will operate a Saturday schedule Friday.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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By analyzing IoT data alongside medical records and genetic profiles, AI can recommend therapies tailored to individual patients.Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Your designer must-haves can all be found here, including tailoring from The Row, a stunning suede jacket from Carven and the coveted J.W. Anderson Campo Mary Janes.Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Artists have always fretted about the pressure to conform, but the data-driven, music-as-content era feels different.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Aggressively low prices, rapid turnaround times, and unpredictable production schedules can put substantial financial strain on suppliers.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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The new plan, put forward by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, called for a 20% reduction in permanent residents in 2025, then continued to drop by roughly 4% annually through 2027.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Narcissistic bosses have a habit of rewriting history to suit their narrative.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Levin basically doesn’t cook anymore, finding that his talents are better suited to the cleanup aspect of things.Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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