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
Conditioning on surfaces that replicate competitive demands acclimatizes the neuromuscular system, lowering fatigue risk and potentially reducing the risk of cramps.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 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
Conditioning on surfaces that replicate competitive demands acclimatizes the neuromuscular system, lowering fatigue risk and potentially reducing the risk of cramps.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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This article was translated and adapted from Spanish by John Newton.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The legislation added new tax breaks for 2025, and the IRS did not adjust paycheck withholdings, which could result in refunds for many workers.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Software stocks plummeted in early February after AI company Anthropic released a tool tailoring its AI helper specifically for individual industries, like legal and financial analysis.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The plaintiffs in these suits are claiming that the algorithms are built and tailored towards individual users to keep them hooked.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The tension in Hines’s version lies in Bessette’s refusal to conform to the role.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The couple heard police on a loudspeaker tell someone to put his weapon down and end the situation peacefully shortly before the helicopter arrived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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As much as short hair suits Joey King, this shoulder-length, blunt cut with bangs might just be even more stunning.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Different watering methods like bottom watering, top watering, and submerging can help suit specific succulent needs.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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