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
  • Every piece of marketing that shows the licensed product—a social post, an ad, even a spontaneous Instagram Reel—needs prior approval, which is a real adjustment for e-commerce brands used to posting the moment something sells out.
    — David Born, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The new, aptly named Perpetual Padellone retains the original’s vintage aesthetics, but is equipped with a new annual calendar (Caliber 7190) that automatically accounts for 30- and 31-day months and requires adjustment just once a year.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Elia Kazan’s 1955 adaptation of East of Eden is a bold prestige melodrama of the sort Hollywood rarely makes these days.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This adaptation lit up social media early on for centering Cathy.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Pugh stars as the infamous Cathy Ames in the upcoming Netflix adaption of East of Eden.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster 2023 film adaption of the book, does much the same.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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