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 The only thing that can cause altitude sickness is gaining altitude too fast without acclimatization. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 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 The consequences of the lack of heat acclimatization are well documented among outdoor workers. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatization
Noun
  • The experience of the past eight months suggests that resilience has been earned, through adjustment, stronger policy frameworks, and buffers built before the conflict.
    — Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But rather than the usual micro-adjustments, the platform’s announcement of Features — allowing creators to upload horizontal videos of up to 90 minutes — heralds a more radical shift.
    — Annie Corser, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • While fashion brands have historically shot and spent money on a limited set of imagery for their e-commerce platforms, generative AI allows for the adaptation of content for every country and its own individual consumer niches.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The splashy move comes as Webtoon Entertainment, which originated as a digital comic and webnovel platform, looks to make its big break in Hollywood after its adaptations have taken off at home in South Korea and internationally.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • So there’s a lot of communication with the driver and there’s a lot of adaption as the race goes on.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Pugh stars as the infamous Cathy Ames in the upcoming Netflix adaption of East of Eden.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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