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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
Cauliflower needs a cooler climate, Jaime noted.
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
In November or December, that is likely to change, as temperatures drop up north while the climate remains temperate here, and surf swells get notably more ridable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Warmer temperatures tied to broader climate patterns could increase drought conditions and wildfire risks as the season goes on.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
At last year’s COP30 climate summit, major producers sought to reignite the sector, announcing the Belém 4x Pledge to increase bioenergy and biofuel use fourfold over the next decade.
—Nithin Coca, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
In November or December, that is likely to change, as temperatures drop up north while the climate remains temperate here, and surf swells get notably more ridable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Warmer temperatures tied to broader climate patterns could increase drought conditions and wildfire risks as the season goes on.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
At last year’s COP30 climate summit, major producers sought to reignite the sector, announcing the Belém 4x Pledge to increase bioenergy and biofuel use fourfold over the next decade.
—Nithin Coca, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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During its high-stakes re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion capsule faced extreme temperatures nearing 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Orion entered the atmosphere on a steeper trajectory, shortening the heat shield’s exposure time to extreme heating.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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Although the pollution that inspired the Apollo era to rally for the environment is largely under control, decades of politicization have left humanity struggling to respond to the newer and more existential threat of climate change, Woodhouse says.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Navy dive medical technicians are trained in both advanced diving operations and emergency medicine, with expertise in handling patients in extreme environments.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rocket-like thrusts, grizzly bear aura, and absolute calm — our columnist Philipp Lahm explains why his former team-mate Manuel Neuer will be hard to replace at Bayern Munich.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The incident was captured on camera by a freelance news videographer and appeared to show Evans acting calm and raising his hands in the air when an officer fired a bean bag round that struck him in the stomach, dropping him to the ground.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the United States has been focused on fighting an old-fashioned air war against Iran, Ukraine has been showing the world how to fight the new global drone war.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Smoke from the fires has drifted far beyond South Georgia, with residents in Atlanta and across the metro area reporting a strong smell of burning and hazy skies.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The haze and smoky smell in parts north are expected to linger until Friday.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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From there, the living room centers on a stone fireplace with a curving brick surround, while the formal dining room opens to an arched colonnade and a central brick courtyard.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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Flat screen TVs, surround-sound speakers, and comfy outdoor lounges also help troops escape work for a while, Grosso said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The aroma of roasted coffee completes this morning experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Laredo Taqueria, steam curls from a sizzling skillet as the aroma of jalapeño, cumin, and fresh lime mingles with the nutty scent of tortillas cooking nearby.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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