ACCLIMATIZE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

acclimatize

verb

ə-ˈklī-mə-ˌtīz

Definition of acclimatize

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

misadjust

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of acclimatize That’s why many of the teams have set themselves up in temporary training camps across the continent, almost like boot camps to acclimatize the players to extreme conditions. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 Teams that learn their fate on Selection Sunday would play opening-round games as early as Tuesday — that’s not much time to acclimatize. — Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Once acclimatized, the sense of space and placement becomes intuitive, reinforcing the intention behind the design. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Sinner will hope Monday’s win was similarly more a reflection of nerves and acclimatizing to the Wimbledon grass rather than an indicator of more trouble ahead. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclimatize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize

Verb

Each method can be adapted to fit different living situations, energy levels and comfort zones.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The action movie directed by Francis Lawrence and adapted from Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel sees Zada step into the role that was previously played by Woody Harrelson.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of adapt

Verb

Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
State and local policymakers should do what’s in the public’s best interest and adjust their alcohol taxation accordingly.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of adjust

Verb

Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of tailor

Verb

Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.

— Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026
Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of conform

Verb

Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
These companies have been accustomed to selling products that emerged from lab work 10 or 20 years before and are now trying to speed up the commercialization timelines to suit an era of more advanced robotics and AI.

— Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2026