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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
  • The ramps are made out of wood, rather than metal, as metal ramps cost significantly more and require adjustments every three to six months.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
  • One of Foss’s favorite moments is the staircase, which, fittingly, came together in stages—and a series of creative adjustments.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • Overwritten adaptations that stray inexplicably from the source material have happened at Goodspeed before.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The series has sold more than 400 million copies worldwide, and has inspired numerous television and film adaptations.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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