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 four-stage system blocks out background noise in real time and adapts to your surroundings, giving you optimal output every single time.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Each episode adapts a different tale from author Sawamura Ichi’s collection of short horror stories.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapts

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The menus include a Light Brightness setting, which adjusts image brightness (and laser power) in 10 steps.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
The Find + Follow Air Purifier senses areas of high air pollutants in the home – such as where residents are cooking, smoking or burning candles – and adjusts its position to clean this air.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 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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In August, after Piker implied that Jews' support for Israel puts them at risk of personal violence, El-Sayed sought to distance himself from the controversy, saying Piker did not speak for the campaign.

— Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Mushrooms are an underrated ingredient in Indian cooking, and this creamy masala puts the earthy veg front and center.

— Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

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