as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Recent Examples of acclimation
This is an acclimation process as much as anything.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Leonard can be part of the support staff and prioritize NHL acclimation at his pace without feeling rushed to produce.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Virtually all rookie pitchers — even those with previous professional experience in Japan — go through such an acclimation period, trying to refine raw talent into tangible results.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
His route running and usually reliable hands (not last season) could help a team as a No. 2 receiver — especially if that team can convince itself that his problems stemmed from a wrist injury and slow acclimation to the Bills’ playbook.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Leonard can be part of the support staff and prioritize NHL acclimation at his pace without feeling rushed to produce.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Virtually all rookie pitchers — even those with previous professional experience in Japan — go through such an acclimation period, trying to refine raw talent into tangible results.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
His route running and usually reliable hands (not last season) could help a team as a No. 2 receiver — especially if that team can convince itself that his problems stemmed from a wrist injury and slow acclimation to the Bills’ playbook.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
Noun
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His biggest adjustment was acclimating to the climate.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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While Wheeler's setback will force the Phillies to make adjustments, the team is also preparing to welcome Aaron Nola back to its rotation.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Appropriate adaptation to the culture and respect for the customs where the campaign takes place are, of course, essential to avoid adverse effects of the campaign.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The streamer today also confirmed the end of production of Lovesick (Mal de Amores), the adaptation of Ángeles Mastretta’s novel that is written and directed by her daughter, Catalina Aguilar Mastretta.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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The film is an adaption of Richard O'Brien's 1973 musical for the stage, The Rocky Horror Show.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Aug. 2025
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The movie, in theaters now, is an adaption of Jordan Harper's award-winning novel, and follows 11-year old Polly (Ana Sophia Heger) and her father Nate (Egerton), who made enemies with a white supremacist gang in prison.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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