as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult
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Recent Examples of acclimatization
The crew has already completed a range of tasks, including manual piloting demonstrations, system diagnostics, and initial acclimatization to the space environment.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatization
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 A practical adjustment could make everything feel more intelligently arranged today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Experts say the adjustment may make push-ups feel more comfortable, but proper form matters most for effectiveness.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
13 May 2026
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The highly anticipated adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling romantasy novel will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Pugh, meanwhile, is starring in East of Eden, the streamer’s limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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That’s why an adaption feels worth exploring, since this story is not just about Mother Nature but the challenges of the human existence.—
Brayden Garcia
May 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The adaption is extremely faithful to the original novel, with a few liberties taken here and there to dig further into the psyches of the boys.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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