as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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Recent Examples of acclimatize
But after spending these first months acclimatizing to his new role, the first American pope is slowly getting into his stride.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The smoke may have handed him a counterintuitive beginner’s advantage, having acclimatized his lungs to 25 years of CO₂ poisoning.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
The plan to acclimatize early with three practices at The Grove — a break from the recent trend of arriving on Fridays — was not a success this year.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The weather, according to metrics used by experts, is expected to exceed safe heat stress limits for athletes — even those acclimatized to Texas.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The smoke may have handed him a counterintuitive beginner’s advantage, having acclimatized his lungs to 25 years of CO₂ poisoning.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
The plan to acclimatize early with three practices at The Grove — a break from the recent trend of arriving on Fridays — was not a success this year.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The weather, according to metrics used by experts, is expected to exceed safe heat stress limits for athletes — even those acclimatized to Texas.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Public spaces are accessible, though the historic nature of the building means some architectural features have been adapted rather than purpose-built.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Many dishes are inspired by his TV appearances, and some are later adapted for the restaurant’s menu.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Since 2005, per-capita state spending has remained flat, adjusted for inflation.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon naps and caffeine as well as evening light from phones and other electronic devices can make adjusting to an earlier bedtime even harder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Uptown Loafers have built-in arch support, shock absorption, and a deep heel cup, so they’re designed to help alleviate foot pain without sacrificing that tailored, put-together look.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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With a client roster that includes Lindsay Lohan, Alix Earle, Sophia Culpo and more, O’Connell and Gropper are well-versed in tailoring their approach to a wide range of personal styles and occasions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s figure doesn’t conform to findings by retirement professionals such as the 401(k) overseers at Bank of America.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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While the incoming freshmen are valuable assets, winning will often come down to how the veterans conform to a new a way of doing business.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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The lobbyist helped secure Downtown Plaza as the site for the new Kings arena, putting together a deal with real estate developers to purchase the site and later sell it for a significant profit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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That idea was put forth way back in 1929 by Fritz Zwicky, the same Fritz Zwicky who coined the term supernova and was the first to theorize the existence of dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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For families While the element of escapism is often best suited to solo travelers and couples, rooms are designed to host families with couches, trundles, and roll-away beds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Those upgrades enabled a low-altitude payload release suited for air-breathing propulsion testing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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