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 story was previously adapted by Steven Spielberg as a film in 2016.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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At the height of superhero fatigue in 2023, Kang Full—adapting his 2015 webtoon—fashioned a fresh take by asking: What if super powers sucked?—
Geoffrey Bunting,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Would making tweaks like wearing earplugs or adjusting the temperature of the room help solve the problem?—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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And employees who want jobs shaped around them need to bring clear ideas and be willing to adjust along the way.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Community colleges, tailored to non-traditional students, would bear the brunt of the impact, Edens said, as more students enroll part-time.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists provides comprehensive care, potentially integrating medication management and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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All must conform to rules governing how to behave and treat customers.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
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The adolescent is stuck between showing his or her anger openly with the ‘Rebellious Child’ and being conforming to authority with the ‘Conforming Child’ ego state.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Robert put the club ahead one inning later with the 99th home run of his career.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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None of the four players sent to the Mariners made the Hall of Fame — putting Fister one up on Doyle Alexander.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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From color damage and bleach to breakage from years of heat styling, this is suited to treat all of your concerns.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
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At six team meetings, the other half of the study’s participants learned about brain health and were encouraged to select lifestyle changes that best suited their schedules.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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