Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of acclimatize Finally, gradually acclimatizing workers to laboring in extreme heat, instead of expecting people to work full-steam on the first few blazing hot days of the summer. Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025 As Sam makes his way to Bushwick, in the hopes of resurrecting his dormant stage persona, Romero acclimatizes us to the catty, interpersonal backstage drama of the cabaret’s moving parts, endearing us to each character in the process. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025 Climbers who want to scale Everest typically must spend weeks or months acclimatizing to the altitude. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2025 Neither was totally acclimatized to the altitude—the ranch sits just below 9,000 feet. Jon Billman, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2017 See All Example Sentences for acclimatize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
Verb
  • Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
    Nashville Tennessean, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.
    Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Regardless, passengers will be able to control and adjust those settings, the spokesperson said.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meta launches online safety lessons for students Beyond apps and schools, Meta partnered with Childhelp to create a nationwide online safety curriculum tailored for middle schoolers.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.
    Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • For example, some birds of prey did not conform to the male advantage among birds, with female falcons and hawks in zoos outliving their male counterparts, according to the study.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Let the filter dry completely before putting it back and using the blow dryer again.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.
    Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sweeney and Dickson have been experimenting with more playful sartorial risks in the few months too; sailor chic via Coperni, subversive corporate attire with a pantsless suit and tie combo via Jean Paul Gaultier, and silky power suiting by Oscar de la Renta.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Individually, more fast-break chances would suit him well.
    Jay King, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on acclimatize

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!