acclimatizations

noun

plural of acclimatization
as in adjustments
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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  1. adjustments
  2. adaptations
  3. adaptions
Noun
  • Even something as seemingly inconsequential as wearing gloves can require considerable technique adjustments, especially for bowhunters.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Those adjustments can take many forms, and life insurance may be one tool worth considering as part of the process.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • As with past Carrie adaptations, the Prime series sets the story in the present day, which allows the writers to lean into contemporary social commentary.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Paramount has seen a lot of promise in the video game world as of late as Cyberpunk 2077 is one of several video game adaptations on the slate.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptations
Noun
  • Hankey will show some birds of prey and discuss their characteristics and adaptions.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Nearly 40% of the adaptions tracked in the report are based on formats that debuted more than 10 years ago, almost doubling the figure from the previous report.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of adaptions
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“Acclimatizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatizations. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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