as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
never could acclimate himself to a nine-to-five office job
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Recent Examples of acclimate
Some hikers tack on days and use the Franz-Senn Hütte, located at stage two, to acclimate and train.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
In the other all-European clash, Group H winner Real Madrid meets Group F winner Borussia Dortmund.
Madrid, getting acclimated to new coach Xabi Alonso, seems to be getting stronger as the tournament goes on.
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Kevin had worked as a teaching assistant for a mandatory course that first-year students take to acclimate to campus life.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Tenzer made calls to a variety of teams during his two-month window as interim general manager, getting acclimated to the demands of the job.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
In the other all-European clash, Group H winner Real Madrid meets Group F winner Borussia Dortmund.
Madrid, getting acclimated to new coach Xabi Alonso, seems to be getting stronger as the tournament goes on.
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Kevin had worked as a teaching assistant for a mandatory course that first-year students take to acclimate to campus life.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Tenzer made calls to a variety of teams during his two-month window as interim general manager, getting acclimated to the demands of the job.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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Would making tweaks like wearing earplugs or adjusting the temperature of the room help solve the problem?—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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And employees who want jobs shaped around them need to bring clear ideas and be willing to adjust along the way.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The story was previously adapted by Steven Spielberg as a film in 2016.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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At the height of superhero fatigue in 2023, Kang Full—adapting his 2015 webtoon—fashioned a fresh take by asking: What if super powers sucked?—
Geoffrey Bunting,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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Community colleges, tailored to non-traditional students, would bear the brunt of the impact, Edens said, as more students enroll part-time.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists provides comprehensive care, potentially integrating medication management and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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All must conform to rules governing how to behave and treat customers.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
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Unlike cheaper chairs at this price point (even the Snow Peak!), the mesh lets air flow through and conforms to your body without soaking or sagging.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
16 July 2025
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None of the four players sent to the Mariners made the Hall of Fame — putting Fister one up on Doyle Alexander.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The state health department distributes $12 million in SNAP-Ed funding annually to half a dozen agencies who, in turn, put staff in schools, senior centers, food pantries and farmers markets to teach food stamp recipients how to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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