acclimatization

Definition of acclimatizationnext
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 Heat acclimatization means gradually exposing yourself to warmer conditions so your body becomes more efficient at sweating, regulating temperature, and maintaining blood volume. Jakob Roze, Health, 28 July 2026 For anyone traveling long distances to reach a trailhead, extra days on either side help with jet lag and, on higher routes, acclimatization. Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Hydration requirements vary dramatically from player to player based on sweat rate, electrolyte losses, workload, environmental conditions and acclimatization status. Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 But many players get less than 15 days of acclimatization time. Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2026 The stereotype is that acclimatization to any weather has been a source of cultural pride. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 The city sits at roughly 11,000 feet, and altitude acclimatization is essential before any strenuous activity, including standing through the multi-hour ceremony at Sacsayhuamán. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026 The animals, a male and female, will now spend several months in the reserve’s acclimatization habitat, developing scavenging and hunting skills. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatization
Noun
  • Choose the system, habit, or adjustment that makes everyday care feel less like duty and more like devotion.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors said the temporary adjustment during the recent Bohemian Grove gathering dramatically reduced the number of aircraft flying over their homes.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For the past month, the women of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation have used the red carpet and other press events to interpret the mood and mythology of the film in different, yet cohesive, ways.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The movie itself disappoints him for its deviations from the Stephen King novel (including this detail may help preempt criticisms over this adaptation), but he’s also distracted by the presence of a strikingly handsome stranger (Homer Gere).
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Cross-cutting priorities focus on gender quality and climate change mitigation and adaption.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • Add the upcoming Neuromancer series to that list, an adaption of William Gibson’s hugely influential 1984 cyberpunk novel of the same name.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026

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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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