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as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate
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Recent Examples of climate
With the World Cup kickoff just over a week away, climate scientists are warning that heat could be an invisible opponent, slowing play at open-air venues like Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), sapping players’ legs and testing fans in sweltering conditions.
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Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Kate Marvel, a climate scientist who recently left NASA due to political interference in climate-science research there, said peer review has long been an enabler of America’s scientific leadership.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
If leaders don’t revisit climate policies, the state and region would see energy costs balloon to $815 billion through 2050.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
The next generation appears to be heavily focused on sustainability, making use of the region’s climate and taking special care to consider the needs of students with developmental conditions, like autism.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
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Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Kate Marvel, a climate scientist who recently left NASA due to political interference in climate-science research there, said peer review has long been an enabler of America’s scientific leadership.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
If leaders don’t revisit climate policies, the state and region would see energy costs balloon to $815 billion through 2050.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
The next generation appears to be heavily focused on sustainability, making use of the region’s climate and taking special care to consider the needs of students with developmental conditions, like autism.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The atmosphere surrounding the state championships was notably calmer than a year ago, when demonstrations over Hernandez’s participation drew national attention.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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While Ng might be the CEO and creative director, the label likes to describe itself as a creative studio that has a collective atmosphere with an emphasis on going against the grain and diving into a wide array of topics.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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According to the firm, the dual-domain architecture enables the robot to interpret spoken instructions, understand its environment, generate action plans, and execute physical tasks with coordinated motion.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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But in a choppy, sideways macro environment, why just sit there and collect a standard payout?—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Stubby, low-profile legs give the Facade bed frame a faux floating effect, and classic lines give the design a streamlined aura.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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In Maine, several voters said that the oysterman plucked from obscurity didn’t pass the smell test.—
Caroline McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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There’s some evidence that suggests that the smell of peppermint oil, cedarwood oil, citronella oil, rosemary oil and other essential oils can repel ticks.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The 2026 model comes loaded with Subaru’s latest EyeSight driver-assist technologies, including automatic emergency steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and a surround-view monitor system.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Creating a full-surround sofa layout might be your best bet.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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What other mythology would even try to accommodate extending necks, water squirters, and intentionally unpleasant aromas?—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Its complexity of flavors and aromas is unique.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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