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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimates
  1. adapts
  2. adjusts
  3. conforms
  4. tailors
  5. puts
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  • The first season adapts the events of the first book and sets up the potential for a second season based on the sequel, On The Banks of Plum Creek.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • It’s made with special cushioning that adapts to your stride, weight, and speed, absorbing impact to allow your feet to go longer before they get fatigued.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • It's surrounded by a Wide/Tight rocker that adjusts the zoom.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • The battery management software checks temperature data several times per second and adjusts the coolant flow to prevent hot spots from forming.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of adjusts
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  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
  • That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • There’s also a sound personalization engine that tailors the frequency response to your individual hearing.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
  • However, Craft House tailors its builds to suit owners' needs and there are lots of options available, including customizing its layout, selecting the building materials used, and even choosing full off-grid operation.
    — Adam Williams June 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2026
Definition of tailors
Verb
  • The fashion from ‘Elle’ puts a modern nostalgia angle on the original, according to costume designer Sara Byblow.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • Since 2013, each sequel has avoided feeling stale because it's helmed by an up-and-coming director who puts their stamp on the material with a fresh story and set of characters.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of puts

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