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as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate
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Recent Examples of climate
Still, Democrats see the tactic as their best shot at potentially convincing enough congressional Republicans to save the climate provisions that were among former President Joe Biden’s legislative achievements.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Much of the cost difference goes to administration fees rather than treatments – an unfortunate byproduct of the climate these hospitals created for themselves.
—Craig M. Wax, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
For a long time, experts have focused on the climate impact of building operations — the energy used to heat, cool and electrify spaces.
—Rae Solomon, NPR, 13 June 2025
The mix of steel and aluminum results in an ebike with clean lines and curvy edges, something the company hopes will not draw so many Cybertruck parallels in this political climate.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 June 2025
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Much of the cost difference goes to administration fees rather than treatments – an unfortunate byproduct of the climate these hospitals created for themselves.
—Craig M. Wax, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
For a long time, experts have focused on the climate impact of building operations — the energy used to heat, cool and electrify spaces.
—Rae Solomon, NPR, 13 June 2025
The mix of steel and aluminum results in an ebike with clean lines and curvy edges, something the company hopes will not draw so many Cybertruck parallels in this political climate.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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At the same time, the professionally focused MacBook Pro will squeeze out another year or two, which will be welcomed by those using the laptop in a production environment, but Tim Cook has put the platform on notice of cancellation.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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That is bad for the city’s budget and bad for the environment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Look, this is Florida’s third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, so this team has an aura of confidence that’s unmatched by most others.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Even a few states that don't normally have the chance to spot the auras, like New York, might be able to catch a glimpse.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The first Trump administration stacked the EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, which advises EPA on setting health-protective air quality standards, with opponents of environmental regulation, including people connected to industries the EPA regulates.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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For students at Muir, school was cancelled for over three weeks, reopening at the end of January when environmental testing determined there were no air contaminants lingering from wildfire debris.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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On a warm summer night, the presence of two huge bakeries seven blocks apart on Edmondson Avenue must have made for some sweet aromas.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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This cake is delicate and tender, with sweetness and coconut aroma that cuts all the way through.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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There’s no escaping the large kidney grille, but a new mesh pattern enhances things, and buyers can now specify an illuminated grille surround.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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