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
Humans acclimatize through infrastructure and behavior as well.
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Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
So that is going to be interesting to see teenagers keeping a secret and trying to acclimatize and get better.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, new research led by the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) in Canada has found that sticking with cold water plunges for seven consecutive days allows cells to acclimatize and produces actual changes in cells’ protective functioning.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
This refers to the process of acclimatizing them to outside conditions.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
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Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
So that is going to be interesting to see teenagers keeping a secret and trying to acclimatize and get better.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, new research led by the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) in Canada has found that sticking with cold water plunges for seven consecutive days allows cells to acclimatize and produces actual changes in cells’ protective functioning.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
This refers to the process of acclimatizing them to outside conditions.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acclimatize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
Verb
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The companies that adapt and innovate in this new environment, not those that try to rekindle old habits, will be the ones that succeed.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Yes, the Astros have adapted well after an offseason of upheaval.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Beginning in 2026, the credit will be adjusted annually for inflation.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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The Pro Flex 4-in-1 measures and adjusts temperature 1,000 times a second (yes, really) and maxes out at 230°F—a far cry from the 302°F threshold where hair damage begins.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
8 July 2025
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Brutal bareknuckle fighting returns on Saturday night with BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Adams, in an event tailored to the most hardcore of fight fans.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Instead of aiming for Pinterest perfection, focus first on storing things to be accessible and tailored to your lifestyle.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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As most states conform to federal definitions for determining income and deductions, this means that the tax rate for gambling income has the potential to be even higher than the 74% rate illustrated in the example.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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These changes do not require the two-step 28-day process of normal rule changes because this would be a change to conform to law, under Civil Code 4355(b)(4).—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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This transition can unlock a range of operational and commercial advantages uniquely suited to commercial fleets.—
Yu Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Davis is a magnetic front man, and the Roadhouse Band is an intoxicatingly raucous live outfit, but the constraints of the setup suited his new material, which is suffused with listlessness and yearning, dark jokes and wordy disquisitions on desire.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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