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
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Year-round programming adapts to the seasons, with both kids' and teen programs ensuring young travelers are entertained while adults relax with activities, spa treatments, or quiet meals.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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This season adapts Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, which is told from the perspective of Lestat, played by Reid, and transforms him into a touring musician.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The system adjusts execution paths when inputs change, actions fail or conditions shift.—
Manick Bhan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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
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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
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While it may always be most readily associated with Wall Street antagonist Gordon Gekko—who Flusser famously outfitted—the business also tailors for women.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Bond puts increase in value when bond prices fall and interest rates rise, allowing investors to offset losses elsewhere in their portfolios if borrowing costs jump unexpectedly.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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That puts those Lawler-supporting Democrats in the unique position of helping choose his next opponent by voting in the June 23 primary.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Acclimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimates. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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