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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This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
As for the evolution of Benophie (the couple nickname for Benedict and Sophie), their book fans will most assuredly be pleased with how the show adapts passionate scenes like those at his country retreat, called My Cottage.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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When the winemaker adjusts fermentation, canopy management, or oak regimes, the kitchen adapts its pairings.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Antidepressants are known to have adverse effects that often fade as your body adjusts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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This puts American battery and mineral recyclers at a competitive disadvantage against recyclers in Basel member countries — including China.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The versatile beach takes up a mile-long stretch just beyond downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, which puts it walking distance from a whole bunch of cute shops and restaurants.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Acclimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimates. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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