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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
Digital disruption and the climate crisis are often framed as economic or social challenges.
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Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Home equity levels in many parts of the United States are robust, and home equity loan interest rates have markedly declined as the interest rate climate has cooled over the past year and a half, approximately.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Tahiti For those in search of tropical climates, Turley says the largest island in French Polynesia is a wonderful option.
—Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The United States experienced nearly two dozen billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2025, causing at least 276 fatalities and costing a total of $115 billion in damages.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Home equity levels in many parts of the United States are robust, and home equity loan interest rates have markedly declined as the interest rate climate has cooled over the past year and a half, approximately.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Tahiti For those in search of tropical climates, Turley says the largest island in French Polynesia is a wonderful option.
—Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The United States experienced nearly two dozen billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2025, causing at least 276 fatalities and costing a total of $115 billion in damages.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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Blue Origin also launches New Shepard from Texas The New Glenn spacecraft is not to be confused with Blue Origin's much smaller New Shepard rocket that the company launches from West Texas on brief trips taking paying passengers high above Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Neutral conditions mean the Pacific isn’t giving the atmosphere a strong push one way or the other, so seasonal weather patterns are more likely to be shaped by other factors, like the Arctic or Atlantic oceans.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas is home to more than 280,000 small businesses, alongside national and regional employers that operate in an intensely competitive environment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Built for demanding factory environments Atlas is a fully electric humanoid robot with 56 degrees of freedom, meaning 56 independently controllable joints that allow fluid, human-like motion.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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After being denied entry into the school, Gregory is accused of shooting into the air.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Winter’s lyrics have an air of inscrutable mysticism, but there is little doubt he’s supposed to be the one singing them.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since guests will be living with a horse, there is a chance of noises and smells, which the Airbnb makes explicitly clear.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dish soap also has a very strong smell.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Enjoy the ride while listening to the 17-speaker, 1,220-watt Burmester surround-sound system.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Instead, multiple 72-inch interior screens allow nine passengers the choice of enjoying the view outside via cameras embedded along the exterior, engaging in a video conference, or watching entertainment in a surround-sound environment.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
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During ripening, pears develop aroma and flavor, convert starches to sugars, and soften from the inside out.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is because ground spices quickly lose their aroma and flavor.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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