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
In Phoenix, officials closed hiking trails, opened splash pads and urged people to be extra careful because most of us aren't acclimated to 100-degree heat this time of year.
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Staff spent weeks trying to acclimate the two before introducing them to each other.
—Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Normally, humans have time to acclimate gradually to warming temperatures throughout the spring and summer.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
This extreme heat so early in the year will lead to an excess in heat illness, because people are not yet acclimated to these high temperatures following the winter months.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Staff spent weeks trying to acclimate the two before introducing them to each other.
—Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Normally, humans have time to acclimate gradually to warming temperatures throughout the spring and summer.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
This extreme heat so early in the year will lead to an excess in heat illness, because people are not yet acclimated to these high temperatures following the winter months.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for acclimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Future research will likely focus on boosting efficiency and adapting the process for continuous, large-scale operation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Still, Checchi and Harman saw each other as the main opponent and their strategists acted — and tailored their advertising and campaign messaging — accordingly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The company will lead the Gap brand’s distribution and market development in Australia, overseeing the physical retail and digital channels to ensure a seamless, omni-channel customer experience tailored to the local market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Under the plan projected to cost $5 million, the Brown Mansion will be renovated with a front porch and cupola built to conform with the original Victorian style.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In order to address safety concerns, the Connecticut bill would require that any plug-in solar devices conform to the state’s building code and undergo testing and certification by a national product safety group, such as UL Solutions.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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