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 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.
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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.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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
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
The crew has already completed a range of tasks, including manual piloting demonstrations, system diagnostics, and initial acclimatization to the space environment.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatization
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Even better, the smocked bodice offers a comfortable, flattering fit, and the tie at the bustline allows for easy adjustments.
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Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
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Of course, most fans probably recognize A Few Good Men from its acclaimed 1992 film adaptation starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson.
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Prime Video has planted a flag in the YA space, and there is more to come under Nicole Clemens, now Head of International Originals, including adaptations such as Boys of Tommen.
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Sanders then co-wrote and co-directed The Croods with Kirk DeMicco and solo directed The Wild Robot, DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 adaption of the Chris Brown book that won nine Annie Awards and scored three Oscar nominations.
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Following All Her Fault’s breakout success, Peacock re-teamed with Gallagher and Carnival Films for The Break-In, an adaption of the novel by Katherine Faulkner, with Gallagher again writing and executive producing.
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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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