ACCLIMATIZE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

acclimatize

verb

ə-ˈklī-mə-ˌtīz

Definition of acclimatize

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

misadjust

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of acclimatize That’s why many of the teams have set themselves up in temporary training camps across the continent, almost like boot camps to acclimatize the players to extreme conditions. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 Let’s end with a great all-rounder—and a good product for getting acclimatized to using a body cream in your grooming routine. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 Teams that learn their fate on Selection Sunday would play opening-round games as early as Tuesday — that’s not much time to acclimatize. — Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 But Bhatta and Neupane hoped to knock out the whole trip in less than 24 hours in one push — and without acclimatizing. — Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclimatize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize

Verb

Integrators who adapt their service delivery models stand to increase overall profitability by up to 30%.

— Robert Messer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The legendary Danny Boyle directs, with a screenplay adapted by Graham from his stage play.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapt

Verb

The club had been away since relegation in 2018 and during that period had to adjust to fielding much more mundane talent.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Kory Kantenga, LinkedIn’s head of economics for the Americas, told Fortune that economists typically adjust labor-market data to remove predictable seasonal swings.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjust

Verb

Canada instead wants a partnership tailored to its priorities, with investment at its core.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
One subject, the podcaster Andrew Gold, begins tailoring his content to anti-woke audiences, racking up huge numbers by playing to the preexisting grievances of his angry followers.

— Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailor

Verb

As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
However, insects such as the fruit fly and plants such as the silverweed cinquefoil have also been shown to conform to Gloger’s rule.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of conform

Verb

The Iuga Wide-leg Sweatpant Jeans look like jeans but are made from soft, comfortable fabric that’s better suited to long travel days.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Perhaps another year of development will prime him to move up the lineup, but he might be better suited as a valuable third-liner who can contribute on special teams.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026