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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 acclimated
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
The last five days have provided Devers with an opportunity to become acclimated with his new stomping grounds.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite some rough showings in a few scrimmages, Craig performed well overall as he gets acclimated to a new team, scheme and a much tougher level of college football.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
And some people are more acclimated to extreme climates than others; what is stifling to someone in Minneapolis may be normal to someone in Miami.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
The last five days have provided Devers with an opportunity to become acclimated with his new stomping grounds.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Verb
The pigeons spend months becoming acclimated.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite some rough showings in a few scrimmages, Craig performed well overall as he gets acclimated to a new team, scheme and a much tougher level of college football.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimated
Adjective
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Accessibility There are three adapted accommodations (one in the Main Building, one in the Sycamore House, and one bungalow) for guests with mobility disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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And by then, the list HR is working from has been quietly adjusted and your name is no longer on it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The study also found that AI responses improved, along with investment outcomes, when users were more accustomed to asking AI about money.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Psyche team is also coordinating its observations during the flyby with those of the Mars orbiters that are accustomed to studying the Red Planet all the time.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The resort has an excellent surfing program called SurfX, tailored for first-timers, pros, and everyone in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Preference sheets are refined, provisioning is tailored, itineraries are shaped, and logistics mapped out well before guests step onboard.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The company is also advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert used fuel into energy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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For some veterans like Adams, the pressure of the World Cup is something he’s gotten used to now.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The league has conformed to The King’s whims.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Consolidation loans, balance transfer cards, creditor hardship programs and debt management plans each offer a different path to lower payments — some faster than others, and some better suited to specific credit profiles and debt loads.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The hot plate → Experts reveal why one fan-favorite fish isn't suited for the grill.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Bengals, who at one point trailed 6-1, put the game on ice with eight runs in the bottom of the sixth.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Acclimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimated. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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