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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
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
The last five days have provided Devers with an opportunity to become acclimated with his new stomping grounds.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
Continue to get acclimated not only on the court, but off the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
And some people are more acclimated to extreme climates than others; what is stifling to someone in Minneapolis may be normal to someone in Miami.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
The last five days have provided Devers with an opportunity to become acclimated with his new stomping grounds.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Verb
Both parts display Harlin’s usual skill for escalating tension, his penchant for mixing gory terror with dark humor, and a visual precision that keeps the audience carefully acclimated to the spaces in which the various action sequences are set.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
Continue to get acclimated not only on the court, but off the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimated
Adjective
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In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Robert Surtees was nominated for his cinematography, Peter for directing, Peter and Larry for best adapted screenplay, and the movie itself for best picture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It can be adjusted based on your height, from 14 to 29 inches, and supports up to 69 pounds.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Median family income, adjusted for inflation and declining family size, rose 52% between 1979 and 2024.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those are important characteristics for advertisers seeking to make dynamic campaigns for an audience that's grown accustomed to viewing short-form videos on Reels or gawking at cat photos on Facebook and Instagram.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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The massive difference in payroll points to San Diego having greater depth, and most Padres players are far more accustomed to playing in higher-stakes games.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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First, because advertisers do target you with ads tailored to your interests.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Made with breathable, four-way stretch fabric, the pants are slightly tailored yet relaxed for an effortless feel.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Concrete, which primarily comprises cement, water, and aggregates, is the most used construction material in the world.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bring your own records to swap and sell, and peruse 150,000 new, used and rare titles from 70 vendors at 150 tables.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thankfully, Amazon is packed with stylish tops that are perfect for every spring occasion, including breezy blouses, airy knits suited for transitional weather, and soft, flattering tees that are easy to style and comfortable enough to wear all day.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The South Loop site is large enough not only to revive that pattern but also to advance it into a form suited to contemporary needs.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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“Acclimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimated. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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