climes

noun

Definition of climesnext
plural of clime
as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city

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  1. environments
  2. climates
  3. contexts
Noun
  • Leaders may also struggle to relinquish control, creating tension in environments that are supposed to prioritize empowerment.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, there are some notable differences in their aging environments and locations.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • Subsequent games will be incorporated into the traditional upper-tier bowls, which are typically held in warmer climates or in domed stadiums.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • One thing that caught my eye is three of the four games in the opening week will be played outdoors in colder climates.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of climates
Noun
  • In cultures or social contexts where relationships are perceived as less fluid, distancing is less frequent, as the stakes of losing a connection are higher.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An estate encompasses all of someone’s physical possessions, and for famous people, control over how their name and image appear in commercial contexts and, often, rights to their catalog of work.
    Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of contexts
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