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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 acclimated
Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
Instead, the latest barrel strength release walks a balanced line between the bold characteristics of a well-aged rye and aromas familiar to drinkers more acclimated to bourbon.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But by sitting behind and learning from Carr, Dart could improve his game, get acclimated to the NFL, and give Moore a capable signal-caller for years to come.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Our trees have become acclimated to those conditions.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
Instead, the latest barrel strength release walks a balanced line between the bold characteristics of a well-aged rye and aromas familiar to drinkers more acclimated to bourbon.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Carmen, a recent Iowa Girls High School Athletics Hall of Fame inductee who played professionally outside Tokyo for one season, helped him get acclimated to his new reality.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But by sitting behind and learning from Carr, Dart could improve his game, get acclimated to the NFL, and give Moore a capable signal-caller for years to come.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimated
Verb
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The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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The stand also serves as a lens cover during transport, and the unit will automatically power on when the stand is adjusted for viewing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Starting with episode 1, Gross is behind the wheel of his adapted Porsche, taking on the legendary track at Watkins Glen.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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His player dashboard from the game reflects his dominance from an adapted role, leading the game for progressive passes, able to keep the wide players on his side supplied with a steady stream of searching passes down the line.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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While asking a bullpen arm to log more than two innings can be a tall order, Marmol felt comfortable riding with Leahy, who has grown accustomed to longer relief outings.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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Like frogs who grow accustomed to ever-more scalding water, Americans have come to accept that these are reasonable ways to behave.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That sparked the idea to take used butts, clean them up and put them to work.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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To do this, the team designed a special ex vivo system made of gel and collagen—a protein found in the uterine lining—and used embryos donated by people who had completed an assisted reproduction process.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Acclimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimated. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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