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
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.
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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
To protect them, they are stored at minus five degrees, and before a print can be examined, it must be acclimatized.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Humans acclimatize through infrastructure and behavior as well.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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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
To protect them, they are stored at minus five degrees, and before a print can be examined, it must be acclimatized.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Humans acclimatize through infrastructure and behavior as well.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Because the technology powering this deception is evolving quickly, HR leaders must adapt to keep fraud out of the hiring process.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But his body soon adapted and, eventually, the new plan got him to the big leagues, following in the path of Travis Adams, who reached the majors about a month earlier.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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When using a vacuum, remember to adjust the setting from carpets to bare floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Avon is embracing the omnichannel chaos, and further enabling their personalized beauty experts to provide customers better guidance and make more informed decisions tailored to their unique needs.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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If Allen continues to impress, the Jets could tailor their offense to the 21-year-old RB in his second year.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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In its second quarter financial report released on August 6, the company noted several milestones including: Preparation for final assembly of the first of several conforming aircraft intended for Type Inspection Authorization flight testing.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But some air quality experts raised questions about the study’s methodology, which only took readings from three locations over two 12-hour periods, and placed monitors underneath buildings in a way that may not have conformed with EPA guidance.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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The unpredictability of Trump, the thinking goes, has put pressure on the Mexican government to crack down on cartels.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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It's been a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Pivoting Toward Corporate Client Cohorts My work evolved to suit corporate leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Take a peek at all the best cooling mattress options to suit your needs, below.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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