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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
Allen Devlin, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The San Diego Humane Society Project Wildlife team said their goal is to continue the specialized care until the bears are fully acclimated to the wild and old enough to be released.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 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
Hansen said the horse was still getting acclimated.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The San Diego Humane Society Project Wildlife team said their goal is to continue the specialized care until the bears are fully acclimated to the wild and old enough to be released.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimated
Adjective
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Accessibility There are three adapted accommodations (one in the Main Building, one in the Sycamore House, and one bungalow) for guests with mobility disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Sparks adjusted to open the third quarter with six consecutive points.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Firefighters then switched into attacking the blaze and adjusted their on-scene resources to work on containment, Clay said.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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For all that, fans will probably grow so accustomed to the brief ad breaks that the interruptions will stop registering well before the 104th match is played on July 19.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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The composition of the list marks a stark departure from the market leadership investors have grown accustomed to over the past several years, according to Cramer.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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From micro shorts and denim cutoffs to tailored Bermudas and silky sets, there’s a shorts outfit formula to match every summer aesthetic and occasion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Ironically, some of the factors helping make used EVs such a good deal are the same issues that have hampered sales of new EVs.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Your bathroom sink is one of the most used places in a home, aside from maybe the kitchen.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Verb
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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.—
Kevin Baxter
Follow
June 7,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Instead, something like this pair will be much better suited for the climate.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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PatBO’s aesthetic feels particularly suited to those moments.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a large new deduction for seniors, which put a major dent in one of Social Security’s major revenue sources — the income taxes on benefits paid by higher-income beneficiaries.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Acclimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimated. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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