acclimating

present participle of acclimate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of acclimating Rams players, however, are arriving in Melbourne just one day before the game, while their opponents chartered a plane last week and have already been acclimating to the 17-hour time zone difference. — Jessica Golden, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 For all his exposure to high-level competition while growing up in Southern California and playing for Team USA, Crow-Armstrong was still only 21, acclimating to the speed of the game and trying to fit into a team undergoing a late-season collapse. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The Ink and Wild Horse Nine teams were still acclimating to the high altitude after flying in directly from Venice, where their films were greeted with lengthy standing ovations. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 After three weeks of acclimating to the South Florida heat and installing new schemes, the focus has shifted toward preparation for its season opener, when the Panthers travel to Tampa to face the USF Bulls. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Start the transition early by acclimating plants to lower light and inspecting them for pests before moving indoors. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 The latest arrivals are acclimating to their new home in a private habitat away from public view, where caretakers are monitoring their health and behavior. — Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Garrett is acclimating to Southern California and a team that advanced to the NFC championship game last season before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 In any case, the same principles of mitigating risk—staying hydrated, avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day, seeking shade, acclimating to the weather, wearing loose-fitting clothes—apply to young and old alike. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimating
Verb
  • When adjusting for inflation, disposable personal income was flat.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Get both right, build the right supporting infrastructure, and your AI starts moving with a market rather than against it, adjusting to whatever language or channel a customer prefers.
    — Wendy Johnstone, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For Garcia, evolution in her organization’s work is key, constantly listening to the community and adapting to meet people’s needs.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Most leaders say moving quickly and adapting is essential, but only a small number feel their organizations can keep up.
    — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Students are tailoring resumes to specific job descriptions, emphasizing relevant skills and using language that aligns with the position.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Commercial applications for advanced nuclear US technology developers are increasingly tailoring reactor designs for industrial customers rather than traditional electric utilities.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The administration has also fired federal workers, imposed a historic increase in tariffs, and started the war in Iran without going through Congress, putting the burden on the judicial branch to determine the limits of presidential power.
    — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Tom Vaillant of France, a two-time winner on the smaller Alps Tour but still looking for his first European tour title, shot 67 and was in second place, putting him in the final group with Fitzpatrick for the final round before a home crowd.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Are my thoughts and actions consistently conforming to the wisdom and guidance in the Scriptures?
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Acclimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimating. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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