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as in atmospheres
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 environments
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 climates
Box tree moths are native to temperate and subtropical climates in Asia and were first reported in Ohio in June 2023.
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
This was important, considering the various climates where World Cup matches will be played next year.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This herb grows in a range of climates and can tolerate cold temperatures.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Choose a location with six hours or more of sunshine daily, although dappled afternoon shade is perfect in hot climates.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Some of Mahvi’s research focuses on how to make more efficient heat pump systems for cold climates.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
In recent years, states like Texas and Georgia have taken aggressive measures to lure studio production away from the Golden State, in favor of more dollar-stretching climates.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The company hopes this installation will pave the way for broader adoption of the technology across the world, particularly in climates once considered inhospitable for solar energy.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The phenomenon is called seasonal asynchrony, and a new study finds these perplexing locations appear in tropical mountains of countries like Costa Rica as well as places like California that have Mediterranean climates.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
This was important, considering the various climates where World Cup matches will be played next year.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This herb grows in a range of climates and can tolerate cold temperatures.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Choose a location with six hours or more of sunshine daily, although dappled afternoon shade is perfect in hot climates.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Some of Mahvi’s research focuses on how to make more efficient heat pump systems for cold climates.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
In recent years, states like Texas and Georgia have taken aggressive measures to lure studio production away from the Golden State, in favor of more dollar-stretching climates.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The company hopes this installation will pave the way for broader adoption of the technology across the world, particularly in climates once considered inhospitable for solar energy.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The phenomenon is called seasonal asynchrony, and a new study finds these perplexing locations appear in tropical mountains of countries like Costa Rica as well as places like California that have Mediterranean climates.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climates
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By studying their weather in such detail, astronomers are beginning to piece together how atmospheres behave on distant worlds.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Known for its use in video games, the virtual reality setup creates hyper-realistic 3D environments.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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People read auras and palms, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
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The show will be available to stream with a regular Hulu subscription Sunday, the day after a new episode airs.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Breakthrough Women in Science & Medicine is streaming online and airs on PBS.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
3 Oct. 2025
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The new seven-story building is made of glass, similar to its sister UHealth Doral, an intentional architectural design that is meant to create openness and let in natural light to help boost moods and make the hospital feel less like a medical facility.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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One Battle also exemplifies where Hall’s career has taken her, which is to say across genres, moods, and Hollywood whims.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Grosvenor over a career spanning six decades created art that investigated the spatial relationship between the viewer, the work, and its surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Sep. 2025
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Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Others—such as an eagerness to engage someone in combat—work in the gym, ring, and battlefield but become counterproductive and even destructive outside of those contexts.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Semantic Web survives in certain contexts.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Climates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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