clime

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 on the Web The team found both P. vivax, a less lethal strain that can survive in colder climes, and P. falciparum, a deadlier variety common at tropical latitudes. Byandrew Curry, science.org, 12 June 2024 Should a similar punishing heatwave return next year, the Venice Film Festival could seriously begin to have a problem attracting big Hollywood names when the likes of Telluride and Toronto offer more cooling, sweat-free climes. Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024 As the city on Friday stared down a new record of seven-straight days of temperatures at or above 115 degrees Fahrenheit, conditions have become intolerable even for those who are used to desert climes. Denise Chow, NBC News, 15 July 2024 Travelers can cross the country from Dallas to Los Angeles starting at just $100 each way, or head down to warmer climes with tickets from New York City to Savannah starting at just $93 each way. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clime 

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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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