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
On deck, the cava is flowing and guests are acclimatizing to the heat and waves.
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Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Hayes’ comment about acclimatizing, particularly in France, is certainly relevant.
—Steph Yang, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
The great human power to accustom, to literally acclimatize ourselves, is both gift and possibly fatal curse.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends.
—Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Hayes’ comment about acclimatizing, particularly in France, is certainly relevant.
—Steph Yang, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
The great human power to accustom, to literally acclimatize ourselves, is both gift and possibly fatal curse.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends.
—Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
Verb
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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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The social media company's lawyers pointed to other platforms adapting short-form videos like YouTube shorts, Snapchat, X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn as examples of similar responses to TikTok’s success.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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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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Focus On Thoughtful Communication C-level leaders should analyze when communication is best received, considering timing, topic and delivery style, to tailor messaging for impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
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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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether sophisticated and androgynous or soft and gamine, the best pixie cut can be adapted and styled to suit any individual mood.—
Tish Weinstock,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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