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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
Rolls back clean energy incentives Trump ordered all federal agencies to immediately pause the disbursement of funds under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden-era climate law that has provided financial support for clean energy.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
But when Trump scrapped many of the nation’s climate pledges, it was met with intense backlash.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
But without federal coordination, climate and transition efforts will be more fragmented and less effective.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump’s executive orders do, however, send a clear signal about his administration’s environmental priorities: extracting more fossil fuels, weakening support for green energy, and stepping away from global climate leadership.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
But when Trump scrapped many of the nation’s climate pledges, it was met with intense backlash.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
But without federal coordination, climate and transition efforts will be more fragmented and less effective.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump’s executive orders do, however, send a clear signal about his administration’s environmental priorities: extracting more fossil fuels, weakening support for green energy, and stepping away from global climate leadership.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The film captures the atmosphere of Iran in the 1980s and ’90s remarkably well for having been shot in Italy and directed by an Israeli who has never set foot in the country.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Its woodsy accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to draw you in.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 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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The toxic incentives and environments of our other apps are as visible as ever, and the men behind these services—Musk and Zuckerberg especially—seem intent on making the experience of using them worse than ever.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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With so many comparisons, their head-to-head matchup has an aura of inevitability.—
Oskar Garcia,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Pisces! January begins with the love planet slipping into your sign, adorning your aura and love life with whimsical charm and a dreamy aesthetic that’s irresistible and alluring, perfect for calling in your soul mate.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The initial lack of fire-fighting planes in the air due to dangerous winds meant municipal water was the primary source firefighters had during the worst of the wildfires.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Deerfield Beach reptile store owner, Benjamin Herman Siegel, 40, who threw a bearded dragon lizard in the air, swung it around, and slapped his employees with the poor critter, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The nose features elegant and fresh aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, accompanied by subtle floral notes of rose petal and violet, spice notes of cinnamon and clove, and an earthy forest floor undertone.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Fistfuls of cilantro and Thai basil enhance the dish with grassy aroma and brightness, while red onions and scallions add a peppery punch.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention that several reported on-road issues, as well as faced uncertainty surround regulations and liabilities.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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But hiking in this gem of Appalachia and surround wilderness areas are back in full swing.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside Online,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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