as in environment
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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Recent Examples of clime
Expedition ships built for rugged exploration are now sailing the more comfortable climes of the Mediterranean.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Ukraine’s minerals agreement with the United States stems from months of fraught haggling, and originates in a Ukrainian idea first offered during the amicable climes of the Biden administration.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
After seven years in Italy, the move to the cooler climes of northern England was a tough adjustment.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Image Hepatica, a relative of the buttercup, comes up first in that northern clime.
—Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Ukraine’s minerals agreement with the United States stems from months of fraught haggling, and originates in a Ukrainian idea first offered during the amicable climes of the Biden administration.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
After seven years in Italy, the move to the cooler climes of northern England was a tough adjustment.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Image Hepatica, a relative of the buttercup, comes up first in that northern clime.
—Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clime
Noun
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Charities and Planned Giving For charities and planning giving experts, these complications will need to be addressed to help donors in the new environment.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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These grants can support classroom redesigns, specialized staffing, and new instructional models that keep students in their home districts and in the least restrictive environment possible.—
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Two major climate disasters of 2025 — the Texas flooding that killed more than 100 people and the L.A. wildfires in January that resulted in 30 deaths and wiped out more than 15,000 homes and businesses — highlight the struggles officials face in fully preparing for extreme weather conditions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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In the next few decades, Wisconsin's climate will feel more like southern Illinois or Missouri and the frequency of extreme heat ― days above 90 degrees ― is projected to triple, according to the Center for Climate Research at the Nelson Institute at University of Wisconsin-Madison.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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With its moody atmosphere and paranormal plots, the show offered something refreshingly different from the network's usual lighthearted fare.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The Grill at Smooth Rapids serves up hearty meals with river views and often hosts live music, creating a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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