as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
never could acclimate himself to a nine-to-five office job
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Recent Examples of acclimate
The trade ended an era in Miami and appears to have extended one in Golden State, as Butler immediately acclimated himself as a two-way star.
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Danny Emerman, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
But by sitting behind and learning from Carr, Dart could improve his game, get acclimated to the NFL, and give Moore a capable signal-caller for years to come.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
It’s been a common theme among the veterans in all the position groups to take on more of a leadership role, helping the younger players get acclimated this spring.
—Dan Lovi, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
Getting Sasaki acclimated remains one of the club’s biggest priorities in April.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Danny Emerman, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
But by sitting behind and learning from Carr, Dart could improve his game, get acclimated to the NFL, and give Moore a capable signal-caller for years to come.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
It’s been a common theme among the veterans in all the position groups to take on more of a leadership role, helping the younger players get acclimated this spring.
—Dan Lovi, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
Getting Sasaki acclimated remains one of the club’s biggest priorities in April.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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By using the screwdriver to rotate this screw, adjust the side-to-side position of the cabinet door.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Lydon emphasized that Prevost’s thinking on such issues could adapt over time but emphasized that as pope, Prevost must now contend with the beliefs of more than a billion Catholics spread across the globe.—
Eric Bradner,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The Air Force originally hoped the existing silos that have housed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles could be adapted to launch Sentinel missiles, which would be more efficient than digging entirely new silos.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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At the end of the day, every person—and body—is unique, said Moreno, and obesity physicians should tailor the treatment plan to each patient’s needs.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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The concept encourages lawn owners to take pride in their natural surroundings, but without the pressure to conform to a rigid, standard lawn appearance.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.—
Zainab Usman,
Foreign Affairs,
5 May 2025
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That puts even greater pressure on MSNBC to keep apace once the spinoff is complete.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The Television Academy is more willing to come through for those types of films, putting Netflix in strong standing.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 May 2025
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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