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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The design will support future upgrades as the Navy adapts its defenses to emerging threats.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
As the loads get heavier and the workouts get more intense, the body adapts and grows stronger.

— Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of adapts

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Adaptive cruise control also gains Curve Speed Control, which adjusts its operation for bends, and Overtake Assist to help when passing slower traffic.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Peak brightness with both HDR and SDR content is 2,000 nits (on the XDR monitor peak SDR luminance is up to 1,000 nits), and the True Tone setting automatically adjusts HDR tone mapping, brightness, and white point based on ambient lighting.

— John Higgins, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusts

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Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, the organization tailors its assistance to families’ individual needs, providing direct grants, grocery and clothing gift cards, food, transportation assistance and other essentials.

— Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2026
The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailors

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What’s happened conforms to a classic pattern of far-left and far-right politics in France, and in Europe generally.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Related Stories InCheck reports summarize how a factory’s chemical inventory conforms to ZDHC’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List, or MRSL.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of conforms

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Leading the team in tackles with seven, Williams’ impact was felt in all four quarters, as his three tackles for loss puts him at 14 for the season, extending his lead across the entire NFL.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
That puts Brick between a compressed 40-hour week and the 32-hour model some researchers advocate.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026

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