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.
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatizes
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Fiction does not compensate for a lack of information but makes room for—and adapts itself to—the formal possibilities and modes of engagement opened by other genres.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The team says that apart from proving the hardware works in space, these results offer insights into how the human brain adapts to the void.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this case, start with a small amount and increase gradually as your body adjusts.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everything conforms to muscle memory.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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As much as short hair suits Joey King, this shoulder-length, blunt cut with bangs might just be even more stunning.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the initial meeting between Isabel and Pat, this intimacy feels borderline intrusive in a manner that suits the scene.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cathy goes to wipe her fingers on her skirt, but Heathcliff instead grabs her hand and puts her fingers in his mouth.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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This approach puts him in good stead ahead of next year’s election.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Acclimatizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatizes. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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