as in environments
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 climes
The ship's upcoming itineraries depart from New York, Miami, or Port Canaveral in Florida and visit tropical climes including Bermuda and the Dominican Republic.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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
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
In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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
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
In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climes
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The team suggests that photochemistry and photophysics — chemistry and physics driven by light emissions — likely influences how those environments are shaped, but understanding just how will require more study.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The long-term goal is to develop a series of adaptive, power-free machines that can navigate complex environments to solve ecological problems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to the official website, the entry fee per person is around $50,000 and requires not only endurance but also constant adaptation, as athletes transition between climates, terrain and time zones with minimal recovery between each leg.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Careful plant selection and pruning ensure a balanced, thriving garden in dry climates.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Zillo said that prior to midway through the 2024 season, groups of Yankees personnel involved with in-game entertainment visited other MLB ballparks to survey game-day atmospheres.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The test kitchens still run at Campbell’s headquarters in Camden; the space is outfitted with a half-dozen or so different kitchens with different atmospheres and appliances, so as to better test how a variety of American home cooks would be able to interact with their products.—
Matt Cortina,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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While the large spring-fed lake serves as the centerpiece of this area, there’s much more to Lake Geneva and its surrounds.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Climes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climes. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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