ACCLIMATIZES Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

acclimatizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of acclimatize

as in adapts

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 acclimatizes Conditioning on surfaces that replicate competitive demands acclimatizes the neuromuscular system, lowering fatigue risk and potentially reducing the risk of cramps. — Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025

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Director Nolan’s 13th feature film, The Odyssey, adapts Homer’s epic poem and follows the Greek hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his 10-year journey back to Ithaca.

— Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
And unlike actual jet lag, in which the body adapts to its new environment over a few days, Rishi says there is no evidence that the body ever fully adapts to the shift in daylight.

— Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 17 July 2026

Definition of adapts

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There’s also a sound personalization engine that tailors the frequency response to your individual hearing.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
However, Craft House tailors its builds to suit owners' needs and there are lots of options available, including customizing its layout, selecting the building materials used, and even choosing full off-grid operation.

— Adam Williams June 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2026

Definition of tailors

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The tank has four-way stretch that conforms to every yoga pose and crunch, and a grippy strip on the hem that prevents it from riding up.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026

Definition of conforms

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Make sure that the recipes and information are arranged in a way that suits your needs and lifestyle.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Miami also returns center Aaron Brewer, who has quickly become one of the top players in the NFL at his position for his athleticism, which suits the outside-zone run-blocking scheme well.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

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