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
And people with the sickle-cell trait might be well-advised to acclimatize before doing sports at high altitudes.
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Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
The body needs the slow ascent to acclimatize.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
The colorful lizards are acclimatized for cool mountain places, like the Mules.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025
One of their two dogs has only recently been rescued herself, and is still acclimatizing to their home, Seeger explained, and taking on a third dog also comes with its own financial and emotional cost.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
The body needs the slow ascent to acclimatize.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
The colorful lizards are acclimatized for cool mountain places, like the Mules.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025
One of their two dogs has only recently been rescued herself, and is still acclimatizing to their home, Seeger explained, and taking on a third dog also comes with its own financial and emotional cost.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Even legacy sportswear giants are adapting.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Or the difficulties Frimpong and Wirtz faced in adapting to the rigours of a Premier League that seemed to become more physical and attritional overnight?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The supply and demand parameters have to be adjusted to a conscious mean.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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As with the decor, the layout can be tailored to the owner.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Before Serena and Venus came along, though, many Black players — including Gibson and Ashe — felt immense pressure to conform to the mores of tennis.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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But the social code requires those who make the cut to fit in and conform with the group’s behavior.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The bath products are from Ortigia, a Sicilian brand, that suited the colonial vibe of the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Zone 2 remains genuinely well-suited for beginners, older adults, people returning from injury, and anyone who needs a sustainable low-stress way to stay active.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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