as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult
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Recent Examples of acclimatization
But many players get less than 15 days of acclimatization time.
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Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world.
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Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The stereotype is that acclimatization to any weather has been a source of cultural pride.
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Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
The city sits at roughly 11,000 feet, and altitude acclimatization is essential before any strenuous activity, including standing through the multi-hour ceremony at Sacsayhuamán.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
The animals, a male and female, will now spend several months in the reserve’s acclimatization habitat, developing scavenging and hunting skills.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
The crew has already completed a range of tasks, including manual piloting demonstrations, system diagnostics, and initial acclimatization to the space environment.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world.
—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The stereotype is that acclimatization to any weather has been a source of cultural pride.
—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
The city sits at roughly 11,000 feet, and altitude acclimatization is essential before any strenuous activity, including standing through the multi-hour ceremony at Sacsayhuamán.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
The animals, a male and female, will now spend several months in the reserve’s acclimatization habitat, developing scavenging and hunting skills.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
The crew has already completed a range of tasks, including manual piloting demonstrations, system diagnostics, and initial acclimatization to the space environment.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatization
Noun
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The annual limit is $5,000 per child from all non-government sources combined, with inflation adjustments expected after 2027.
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At times, Wright can be too fast into the hole, reaching the line before blocks are fully secured and forcing himself to hit the brakes and make late adjustments.
Noun
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People take about eight to 10 days to get well acclimated to heat, Michael Sawka, an exercise physiologist and heat-adaptation expert at Georgia Tech, told me.
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The true story of the Texas spine surgeon who injured and even killed patients under his care takes center stage in the season 1 adaptation of the popular podcast.
Noun
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This essay is an adaption of an earlier version that appeared in the New Yorker.
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Proof was originally written with a white family at the core, but in this new adaption, the majority of the characters are Black.
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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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