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
People on certain medications, older people and those who aren’t heat-acclimated are among the most at risk.
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Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
People on certain medications, older people and those who aren't heat-acclimated are among the most at risk.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Some analysts are also speculating that the Nike Investors Day slated for this fall will likely be postponed until next year to give Denton a chance to get acclimated to his new firm and learn more about operations.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Hurtt watched Bernard acclimate to the locker room, opening up from the shy kid who arrived for meetings in May into a more comfortable presence by the end of the offseason program.
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Zach Berman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
People on certain medications, older people and those who aren't heat-acclimated are among the most at risk.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Some analysts are also speculating that the Nike Investors Day slated for this fall will likely be postponed until next year to give Denton a chance to get acclimated to his new firm and learn more about operations.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Hurtt watched Bernard acclimate to the locker room, opening up from the shy kid who arrived for meetings in May into a more comfortable presence by the end of the offseason program.
—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acclimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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Compare receipts to your plan, then adjust a subscription or daily expense so the numbers match the rhythm of your life.
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That number can be adjusted based on new information over time.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Organizations that approach this thoughtfully, measure outcomes carefully, and remain willing to adapt will be in the best position to determine whether a four-day workweek truly works for their business long-term.
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Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.
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They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
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Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.
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Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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