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
The team traveled to L.A. on Monday to get acclimated to the time zone and to have an extra day for players, coaches and staff to bond off the field, Mascherano said.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Once the new crew members have acclimated and completed the necessary handover with Crew-9, Williams and Wilmore will return home, no earlier than March 19.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Cozens and Gilbert will have to get acclimated on the fly.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Luckily, this Korean team did spring training in Tucson, Ariz., so I got acclimated with my teammates and stuff on U.S. soil, which was very helpful.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Once the new crew members have acclimated and completed the necessary handover with Crew-9, Williams and Wilmore will return home, no earlier than March 19.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Cozens and Gilbert will have to get acclimated on the fly.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Luckily, this Korean team did spring training in Tucson, Ariz., so I got acclimated with my teammates and stuff on U.S. soil, which was very helpful.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the upheaval taught him to adapt quickly — a quality that has served him well in his football career, which began with the Vikings’ heated rivals, the Green Bay Packers.—
Greg Hanlon,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Crocs Offroad Sport Clogs Outdoorsy types will appreciate that these clogs were made with a rugged sole for extra traction to adapt to a variety of terrains.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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On another note, the pleating on the matching trousers was tailored perfectly.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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The pressure to conform or compromise is real, but staying true to your principles creates a foundation for lasting trust and meaningful success.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Unlike picks in our guide, this is a softer mattress for sleepers who might look for a memory foam mattress that conforms to their bodies.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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