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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
For me personally, this climate feels familiar.
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Ashoka,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
While many magnolias are associated with warm climates, several cold-hardy deciduous varieties can be grown successfully in northern regions.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Hana Creger has analyzed highway widening policy as the associate director of climate equity at the Greenlining Institute, which supports AB 2560.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Scientists say the entire Southwest needs to permanently adapt to having less water as the warming climate dries out the region.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for climate
Ashoka,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
While many magnolias are associated with warm climates, several cold-hardy deciduous varieties can be grown successfully in northern regions.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Hana Creger has analyzed highway widening policy as the associate director of climate equity at the Greenlining Institute, which supports AB 2560.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Scientists say the entire Southwest needs to permanently adapt to having less water as the warming climate dries out the region.
—
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for climate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The facilities also contribute to fossil fuel emissions, with Cornell University researchers estimating last year that AI growth could add 24 to 44 million metric tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere annually by 2030.
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Adults can savor diverse cuisine at three restaurants—traditional, modern, and artisanal—while enjoying the resort's exceptional value and intimate atmosphere.
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Scientists do not believe those environments existed where the rock formed.
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The exemptions typically apply to vulnerable populations like people who live in communal environments, healthcare workers and other categories, the staffer said.
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Gaethje will have no shortage of suitors and Topuria is likely to receive a few callouts now that his aura of invincibility has been compromised.
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That is when the United States duels Australia on Friday in a World Cup match hyped by a budding rivalry, next-phase magnitude, and home-field aura.
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Safety is supported by a 360-degree surround-view perception system, high-precision collision detection, and a hybrid active-passive protection architecture.
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Nor did great merrymaking surround its 2001 move to pioneer quantitative easing.
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Demos has since purchased a temporary window unit, but says her first floor isn't feeling much cool air at all and is now stuck facing a big price tag for a new air conditioner.
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Quickly cool down your car interior Start the cool-down process by rolling down the passenger window and fanning the driver’s side door 8 to 10 times to push the hot air out.
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Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of masking them, binding with the compounds that actually cause smells rather than covering them up.
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Outside the Lineage warehouse Thursday morning, the smell of heavy smoke was already being replaced with that of spoiling food and filthy water.
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Made with a mix of hazy, golden Bavarian-style hefeweizen and tangy, sweet-and-sour grapefruit soda, this beer features aromas of citrus zest and banana bread, and is a great option to sip poolside or during a camping trip.
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Thrilling smoky minerality on the nose with an abundance of floral aromatics that is laced with a citrus salinity, such as lemon confit, that has marked acidity and finishing aromas of seashell, making this a gorgeously gastronomic wine.
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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