as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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Recent Examples of clime
During these cold, dark winter months, the sunnier climes of June 28, 2025 might seem way beyond the horizon of immediate business concerns.
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Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That's ridiculously fast – and potentially good news for future EV owners in cold climes.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
Typically, the colorful birds stick to warmer climes in the south.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Spring planting is best in cooler climes that don't experience extreme heat in summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That's ridiculously fast – and potentially good news for future EV owners in cold climes.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
Typically, the colorful birds stick to warmer climes in the south.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Spring planting is best in cooler climes that don't experience extreme heat in summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clime
Noun
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Housed in a charming building from the 1930s, the store prioritizes creating a safe and loving environment for all, embracing the timeless value of literature.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Taking Share and Increasing Retail Pound Volume Despite a challenging environment with retailer inventory headwinds and a slowdown in snacking, the company is still taking market share and increasing its retail pound volume (total volume of product sold in pounds) in key markets.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Thanks to the unique climate and soil, grapes grow very well in this corner of the South—and not just sweet muscadines.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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The cuts also include NOAA's climate adaptation partnerships.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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All planets with atmospheres in the Solar System experience auroras, created by the interaction of magnetic fields with high-energy particles from the sun.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Because water heats slower than air or dry soil, water in the landscape or atmosphere serves as a stabilizing influence against sudden temperature spikes.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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