acclimatized

verb

past tense of acclimatize
as in adjusted
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 acclimatized Let’s end with a great all-rounder—and a good product for getting acclimatized to using a body cream in your grooming routine. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 The colorful lizards are acclimatized for cool mountain places, like the Mules. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025 The smoke may have handed him a counterintuitive beginner’s advantage, having acclimatized his lungs to 25 years of CO₂ poisoning. — Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025 The weather, according to metrics used by experts, is expected to exceed safe heat stress limits for athletes — even those acclimatized to Texas. — David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025 Neither was totally acclimatized to the altitude—the ranch sits just below 9,000 feet. — Jon Billman, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatized
  1. adjusted
  2. adapted
  3. tailored
  4. conformed
  5. suited
  6. put
Verb
  • Sheehan adjusted, navigating the next three innings efficiently without giving up a run.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • After about 30 minutes, eyes should be adjusted to the dark enough to see the meteor showers, according to the agency.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • Shaw also adapted after Bregman took his job, adding to his defensive versatility and organizing his offensive approach.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Director Frank Darabont adapted the concept into a 2007 movie, starring Thomas Jane as David.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • Day trips and tours of the island—including boat trips and farm visits—can be tailored and organized through the hotel to keep all ages happy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The central message of the new guidelines is that cholesterol management should begin earlier and be tailored more closely to both a person’s short- and long-term risk.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of tailored
Verb
  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • Learn more about milkweed and selecting native plants suited for the Kansas City area with these resources.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • They are particularly suited to small UAVs whose flight speeds and maneuverability allow another drone to pursue them.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of suited
Verb
  • Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of put

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