acclimates

present tense third-person singular of acclimate

Example Sentences

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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
Verb
  • The nervous system adapts too, becoming better able to activate and coordinate muscle movement.
    Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With Nolan and Emma Thomas producing for Syncopy, The Odyssey adapts Homer’s epic poem in telling the story of Odysseus (Damon) making his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Most products are launched, customers provide feedback and the organization adjusts.
    Alessandro Lagi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inventory will be replenished when the third sales phase opens in 2027, but the purchasing patterns will probably be similar — unless LA28 adjusts prices.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The price puts the layer between applications and AI models above almost any single model company.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That size puts the concept in a different category from today’s commercial aircraft.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Acclimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimates. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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