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
Having been raised in Florida and based in New York for the last 15 years, my body struggled to acclimate during these short press trips.
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Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Repot the plant in fresh soil, and acclimate the plant to warmer temperatures by gradually increasing its time outdoors in the sun.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The loss of Craig could be more complicated, considering his role in protecting CJ Carr and helping first-year starting guard Guerby Lambert acclimate.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
So, when viewing the Raiders’ expectations for running back Ashton Jeanty this season, Bowers is the right man to ask about carrying that load while getting acclimated to the NFL at the same time.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Repot the plant in fresh soil, and acclimate the plant to warmer temperatures by gradually increasing its time outdoors in the sun.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The loss of Craig could be more complicated, considering his role in protecting CJ Carr and helping first-year starting guard Guerby Lambert acclimate.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
So, when viewing the Raiders’ expectations for running back Ashton Jeanty this season, Bowers is the right man to ask about carrying that load while getting acclimated to the NFL at the same time.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Air travelers came and went mostly without trouble at Denver International Airport on Friday, expressing gratitude for federal air traffic controllers working without pay, ready to adapt as flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration kicked in.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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An ever-adapting fusion of flesh and technology, the Borg are a hostile force that seeks not just to eradicate humanity, but to enslave it, forcibly eradicating the sense of self and folding its victims into a homogenous hive mind.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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As such, Gilligan is tailoring his approach to discussing the ins-and-outs of the series, making sure to avoid excess theorizing to let the show take on an independent life of its own.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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This local knowledge ensures treatments aren’t one-size-fits-all but tailored to the unique challenges of each community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Add a breast cancer diagnosis—with its potential surgeries, scars and treatment side effects—and the pressure to conform to outdated beauty standards can feel disheartening.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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That was a clear issue in New Hampshire, which was unable to change its date to conform to the DNC’s 2024 calendar amid resistance from top Republican leaders in the state.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
27 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s 55-yard TD run in the third quarter put MidAmerica Nazarene up 31-0.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Younger consumers are, as Veblen might put it, performing taste with efficiency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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