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
  • Specific schools were evaluated based on building capacity, age and condition, future maintenance costs, transportation, location, potential boundary adjustments and school programs.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Freeman talked about a plan for day-to-day work this week, to make the adjustments in his swing to restore the production.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjustments
Noun
  • So all three of your adaptations have grasped quite the attention before even coming out.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Should Room418 originals be successful, the company is eyeing expansions into film, television, adaptations and experiences.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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