clime

Definition of climenext
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 Most visitors time their trips to escape colder climes back home, driving up high-season prices, though even the busiest areas of the Exumas feel like a peaceful escape from busier Nassau. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 Google hasn't detailed exactly how its cooling systems will address these needs, particularly in warm climes like in Texas. New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026 With interest in hockey at a cultural high thanks to Heated Rivalry, now’s the time to travel to even steeper climes for the Winter Olympics 2026. Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026 Even some who have migrated from northern climes have discarded their winter clothes and forgotten how to turn on the heat. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clime
Noun
  • The letter writer’s best course of action is to talk to the instructor about the class environment.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Bond is emphasizing supporting small businesses, making healthcare more affordable, criminal justice reform and protecting the environment.
    Christina Fan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday unveiled an action plan to guide the city’s climate goals forward, with a focus on reaching carbon neutrality by 2045, doubling local solar production and installing 120,000 electric vehicle chargers.
    Daily News, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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