as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Recent Examples of acclimation
So when a new one arrives at a facility, the acclimation process matters — and Reptile Adventure Zoo’s staff appear to be handling it with care.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
This method is used for those who have difficulty tolerating retinols and need a slower acclimation process.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
The Broncos are healthy, better rested after getting the bye, and for the first time in 10 years, playing a postseason game at home where their acclimation to the mile-high altitude gives them an advantage.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Machado embraced Kim, hastening his acclimation to MLB.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
This method is used for those who have difficulty tolerating retinols and need a slower acclimation process.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
The Broncos are healthy, better rested after getting the bye, and for the first time in 10 years, playing a postseason game at home where their acclimation to the mile-high altitude gives them an advantage.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Machado embraced Kim, hastening his acclimation to MLB.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
Noun
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That adjustment does not look the same for everyone.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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Families may seek therapy to help navigate challenges such as separation or divorce, bereavement and grief, relationship conflict, behavioural concerns, or significant life transitions and adjustments.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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Asked which content categories are most likely to travel globally in the coming years, several executives highlighted Japanese live-action adaptations and Asian IP.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Gosling currently stars in and produced Project Hail Mary, the adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling novel directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Sanders then co-wrote and co-directed The Croods with Kirk DeMicco and solo directed The Wild Robot, DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 adaption of the Chris Brown book that won nine Annie Awards and scored three Oscar nominations.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Following All Her Fault’s breakout success, Peacock re-teamed with Gallagher and Carnival Films for The Break-In, an adaption of the novel by Katherine Faulkner, with Gallagher again writing and executive producing.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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