as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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Recent Examples of acclimatize
This refers to the process of acclimatizing them to outside conditions.
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Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Cleverly, the mall gives them an opportunity to acclimatize before heading back into the searing heat outside and that's yet another reason why its success is still snowballing after nearly 20 years.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The American Kennel Club says that dogs that have been acclimatized to cats from a young age will get along with the animal better.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
On deck, the cava is flowing and guests are acclimatizing to the heat and waves.
—Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Cleverly, the mall gives them an opportunity to acclimatize before heading back into the searing heat outside and that's yet another reason why its success is still snowballing after nearly 20 years.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The American Kennel Club says that dogs that have been acclimatized to cats from a young age will get along with the animal better.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
On deck, the cava is flowing and guests are acclimatizing to the heat and waves.
—Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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The species is uniquely adapted to extreme altitudes, with hemoglobin that binds oxygen more effectively than that of almost any other bird.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Their team focuses on a few primary principles, which can be distilled down to: build trust through honesty and authenticity, communicate transparently, and, like a goldfish, don’t dwell on setbacks; learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Over time, the AI would then adjust the story, graphics, and even the entire narrative to maximize sustainability.—
John Brandon,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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That could be a service reminder, a birthday postcard or an offer tailored to recent behavior.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Many people also seek support from personal trainers, who can teach safe methods for working out that are tailored to their personal fitness goals.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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In Feeding Ghosts, the disconnect between Sun Yi’s training and instincts as a journalist, and the requirements of the increasingly totalitarian Communist regime to make reality conform to their narrative, literally drove her insane.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The Trump administration's pressure on Harvard is part of a broader Republican effort to push universities, law firms, the media, the judiciary and other traditionally nonpartisan institutions to conform to the president's political agenda.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Available in the Phantom Black, Fluid Gold, Aurora White, so there is a color to suit most tastes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Crowell’s own troubles finding a foundation suitable for her sensitive, acne-prone skin type, inspired the brand’s foundation launch, creating a completely non-comedogenic formula to suit.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 June 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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