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
The excellent D’Amico Kitchen restaurant and the blue-flamed fire in the lobby delivers warmth and sustenance in the coolest venue of one of the country’s coldest climes.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The state estimates property taxes have risen 7% and are expected to continue their clime.
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Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Known for its cinematic landscapes, Scotland is another top draw for cooler summer climes.
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Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The state estimates property taxes have risen 7% and are expected to continue their clime.
—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Known for its cinematic landscapes, Scotland is another top draw for cooler summer climes.
—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clime
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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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El Niño shifts global weather patterns A naturally occurring climate cycle, El Niño is already exerting effects along the equator, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, during his June 17 WeatherWest podcast.
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In 2019, the Netherlands’ Supreme court handed down the first major legal win for climate activists when judges ruled that protection from the potentially devastating effects of climate change was a human right and that the government has a duty to protect its citizens.
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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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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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