ACCLIMATES Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

acclimates

verb

present tense third-person singular of acclimate

as in adapts

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 acclimates Hardening off slowly acclimates plants to outdoor conditions to avoid shocking them with the drastic change in environment. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 Recognizing that, manager Alex Cora expects to give several others a shot in the coming weeks to see who acclimates themselves best. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026

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Hailing from PlayStation Productions, the Helldivers project adapts the 2015 game and its sequel that have collectively sold more than 12 million units.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Wang’s film adapts Tanizaki Junichiro’s novel of the same name, relocating the story to present-day Tokyo, with Fan starring opposite Lily Franky and Kudoh Youki.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapts

Verb

Once contact is made, the drone adjusts its grip, wraps its fingers around the branch, locks them together, and holds its position securely.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
It can be used as an alarm to wake your kids up in the morning, as well as a gradual sunrise or sunset lamp that gradually adjusts brightness.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjusts

Verb

Softly Supportive And On Sale Sleep Number The ComfortFit Pillow is made with memory foam pieces and down-alternative fibers for gentle support that conforms to your head and neck.

— V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of conforms

Verb

Based on Douglass Wallop’s novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, Damn Yankees puts a big league spin on the classic Faustian bargain, following a diehard baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil to help his beloved team return to glory.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
That puts engine exhaust close to the booster while the vehicles separate.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

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