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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimates
Verb
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Crew adapts to laser controls One important result was how fast sailors learned to use the system.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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In addition, the Academy, which adapts its rules every year, retained the right to request additional information about how AI was used and the extent of human authorship in any project that uses generative AI.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Early in the film, Perry sits behind the wheel of her car, adjusts the rearview mirror and backs out of the garage.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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As Cameron adjusts to life in Sowell Bay (more bonding with Ethan, who is a little hung up on Tova, plus his own potential romance with Avery, played by a peppy Sofia Black-D’Elia), Tova starts to inch her way out of it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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And there’s a gallery on site gallery called Secret Gallery, which puts emphasis on indigenous artists and local artists.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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“Acclimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimates. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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