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
Stop watering for the winter and slowly acclimate them to the garden next spring.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Once acclimated, use as instructed on the packaging.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, Lynch noted the 49ers planned to arrive in Australia just less than a week before the game, perhaps a few days before the Rams, to acclimate before kickoff.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
The Ukrainian consulate has helped its Swedish counterpart, which only set up here about six months ago, get acclimated.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Once acclimated, use as instructed on the packaging.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, Lynch noted the 49ers planned to arrive in Australia just less than a week before the game, perhaps a few days before the Rams, to acclimate before kickoff.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
The Ukrainian consulate has helped its Swedish counterpart, which only set up here about six months ago, get acclimated.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for acclimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Although the study focused on dysprosium, the researchers believe the technique can be adapted to detect other rare-earth elements such as terbium, europium, erbium, and neodymium.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Spaces like the kitchen—once divided into separate rooms for staff—were opened up, while outdoor areas were adapted for entertaining, including the addition of a large pool and gathering spaces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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This ensures the thresholds are tailored not only to each facility but also to the most at-risk processes and areas within it.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pacheco pointed to the importance of tailoring applications to meet employer expectations from the outset.—
Alyssa Ferro-Lloret,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Business owners, religious believers and now licensed professionals have faced mounting pressure to conform to a particular ideological framework or face penalties.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Never one to conform to tradition, Diana selected the ring anyway, setting the tone for her own unique approach to royal life.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the case faced new scrutiny in March after a video of the altercation — showing her yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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To have that as something that will live in my memory is worth whatever mental or emotional friction exists in rising from the comfort of my bed and putting my feet down on the floor.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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