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 the following months, soldiers acclimated the horses to Arlington National Cemetery’s winding, hilly roads and the vehicles and people who visit the nation’s premier military burying ground.
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Once acclimated to its specific quirks, there’s a strategy to be made or followed.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
As the warmer part of spring approaches, many gardeners are readying their warm-season vegetable starts, slowly acclimating them to the outdoors and preparing them for transplant.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Kurtz got the news Monday that he’d be called up, arrived in Sacramento on Tuesday to get acclimated to his new home ballpark and was then formally called up to the majors Wednesday.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Once acclimated to its specific quirks, there’s a strategy to be made or followed.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
As the warmer part of spring approaches, many gardeners are readying their warm-season vegetable starts, slowly acclimating them to the outdoors and preparing them for transplant.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Kurtz got the news Monday that he’d be called up, arrived in Sacramento on Tuesday to get acclimated to his new home ballpark and was then formally called up to the majors Wednesday.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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New steering column paddles adjust regenerative braking to recapture energy, but there’s no one-pedal setting to bring the bZ to a full stop.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The handle can even be extended from 26 inches to 32.5 inches, or adjusted down to a 90-degree angle and back.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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He’s got his blindspots defensively, but has the physical traits to adapt to the Premier League.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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But in sunny Southern California, many of our native plants adapted to hot, dry summers by choosing that time to go dormant.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Many people also seek support from personal trainers, who can teach safe methods for working out that are tailored to their personal fitness goals.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
6 June 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.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In Feeding Ghosts, the disconnect between Sun Yi’s training and instincts as a journalist, and the requirements of the increasingly totalitarian Communist regime to make reality conform to their narrative, literally drove her insane.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In ruling in favor of Harris, Contreras said the statutory protections for board members from being removed without cause conform with the Constitution in light of a 1935 Supreme Court precedent in a case called Humphrey's Executor v. United States.—
John Kruzel,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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However, China is doubling down on its efforts to bolster advanced manufacturing, which could put both countries on a collision course.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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