as in adjusting
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 acclimating
Along with acclimating to the ebbs and flows of the Cactus League, Vitello will dedicate much of the next six weeks to developing relationships with his players.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Cold frames and greenhouses are not required for acclimating plants to outdoor life, but these structures make hardening off plants easier.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Though the team’s executive chair and general manager are still acclimating to one another, Pohlad’s initial impression is to feel fortunate Zoll was available to lead the Twins after Falvey agreed to step down as team president on Friday, only 13 days before the start of the new season.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Born in July and weighing 52 and 50 pounds respectively, Gobble and Waddle spent the past week acclimating to the noise, lights and crowds before checking into their ceremonial suite at the Willard InterContinental Hotel — a long-running perk of being a presidential turkey.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
While Jared manages their beloved coffee shop, Ashley has built a thriving career as a social media powerhouse, all while acclimating her new life in her husband’s home state.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
Johnson has been visibly frustrated by his whistle early this season while acclimating to a new team.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The project is a labor of love for Meyer, who grappled with his own travails acclimating back to civilian life after two deployments to Iraq.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The usual practice of spending weeks acclimating to the mountain will help protect you, at least temporarily, in that situation.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Cold frames and greenhouses are not required for acclimating plants to outdoor life, but these structures make hardening off plants easier.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Though the team’s executive chair and general manager are still acclimating to one another, Pohlad’s initial impression is to feel fortunate Zoll was available to lead the Twins after Falvey agreed to step down as team president on Friday, only 13 days before the start of the new season.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Born in July and weighing 52 and 50 pounds respectively, Gobble and Waddle spent the past week acclimating to the noise, lights and crowds before checking into their ceremonial suite at the Willard InterContinental Hotel — a long-running perk of being a presidential turkey.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
While Jared manages their beloved coffee shop, Ashley has built a thriving career as a social media powerhouse, all while acclimating her new life in her husband’s home state.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
Johnson has been visibly frustrated by his whistle early this season while acclimating to a new team.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The project is a labor of love for Meyer, who grappled with his own travails acclimating back to civilian life after two deployments to Iraq.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The usual practice of spending weeks acclimating to the mountain will help protect you, at least temporarily, in that situation.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimating
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By adjusting for variables such as smoking, physical activity and underlying health conditions, the researchers were able to isolate the specific relationship between caffeine intake and long-term brain health, SWNS noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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How to Stop Them Prevent grubs from taking over your yard this spring by adjusting your watering schedule.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The drones fly autonomously alongside normal operations, adapting to airflow from blowers and door activity while continuing to capture inventory data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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One proposal for adapting the Winter Games to a warmer world is to merge the Olympics and Paralympics, although this could make the event unwieldy.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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As fall experts, physical therapists have specialized knowledge in assessing patients and tailoring treatment plans to prevent falls.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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No matter what your styling goals are, tailoring your product selection, tools, and techniques to your hair’s density is key.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez voted against the measure, arguing the council had not done its job to reduce spending elsewhere before putting taxes on the ballot.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The goal is to engage kids in learning about history and civic engagement while putting them on a path to potentially work in the music industry, said the department’s Chief Academic Officer Irene Parisi.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, Roberts questioned the wisdom of conforming with the federal tax cuts amid budget shortfalls.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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