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as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate
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Recent Examples of climate
Pacific Palisades, the Los Angeles neighborhood that's been devastated by the Palisades Fire, is emblematic of the insurance nightmare increasingly facing homeowners residing in regions prone to climate disasters.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Ice cores and other geological samples are a crucial piece of how scientists understand our planet’s history and how the climate is changing.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
For more climate and environment news, follow @Sammy_Roth on X and @sammyroth.bsky.social on Bluesky.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Its fertile soil and distinctive climate once supported a thriving agriculture sector, famous for its viticulture and an annual production of up to 160,000 tons of grapes— a testament to the region’s rich potential.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Ice cores and other geological samples are a crucial piece of how scientists understand our planet’s history and how the climate is changing.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
For more climate and environment news, follow @Sammy_Roth on X and @sammyroth.bsky.social on Bluesky.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Its fertile soil and distinctive climate once supported a thriving agriculture sector, famous for its viticulture and an annual production of up to 160,000 tons of grapes— a testament to the region’s rich potential.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The researchers suggest that these white lights arise due to a combination of heating in the ionosphere due to the surrounding aurora, as well as the chemiluminescence of some other gases in the atmosphere, possibly nitrogen dioxide.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Fire tornadoes occur when intense wind combines with conditions in the atmosphere to produce clouds of smoke that reach 20,000 to 40,000 feet, Swain said.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
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McDonald's and Meta, among other companies, have cited the legal environment as the basis for DEI policy changes.Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Observing Operational Resiliency Cybersecurity threats are global and do not discriminate against IT environments.Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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But studying videos and simply growing up with Williams’ aura invading pop culture informed his performance.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Aura Nails Call in the good vibes, love, and positive energy this Valentine’s Day with aura nails.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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The reason, of course, is that the next Outlander finale that airs will be the series finale.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2025
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The lame duck Biden administration on Thursday announced another $500 million aid package, including air defense missiles, air-to-ground munitions and support equipment for F-16 fighter jets.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Walk in and you’re greeted by Afro beats and the aroma of spices.Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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To the right is the living room, where there’s a gas fireplace with a jade-green tile surround and an ornate wood mantel with a mirror.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The chapel reflected the Gothic Revival style with a high gabled slate roof, long, narrow Gothic arched windows with limestone surround and brick turret buttresses at the corners, according to the St. Joseph Historic Area Preservation Plan from 1991.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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