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
The colorful lizards are acclimatized for cool mountain places, like the Mules.
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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
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
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The film came in nearly $30 million ahead of projections and its domestic haul sets a new record for the biggest opening ever for a biographical film, surpassing Oppenheimer’s $80 million debut (not adjusted for inflation).—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though again, this data has not been adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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ReelShort has since adapted the story into a soccer romance in Spanish and a baseball drama in Japan.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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When selecting plants like beans, cucumbers, and tomatoes, look for determinate or bush-type plants—these varieties stay small and are well-adapted to containers.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of the June 26 release of a movie that feels expressly tailored for the summer season.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two-story barn is heated and has the capability for a workshop while the second floor is suited for recreation or a studio, the listing said.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Rampart represents a larger class suited for more capable uncrewed fighters, potentially aligning with programs such as the CCA initiative.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Spurs led for the entire game and led by as many as 28 points to put the series away on Tuesday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Acclimatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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