as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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Recent Examples of clime
The excellent D’Amico Kitchen restaurant and the blue-flamed fire in the lobby delivers warmth and sustenance in the coolest venue of one of the country’s coldest climes.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The state estimates property taxes have risen 7% and are expected to continue their clime.
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Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Known for its cinematic landscapes, Scotland is another top draw for cooler summer climes.
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Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The state estimates property taxes have risen 7% and are expected to continue their clime.
—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Known for its cinematic landscapes, Scotland is another top draw for cooler summer climes.
—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clime
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When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
Noun
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Michael Tippett, a climate scientist at Columbia University who studies the ties between El Niño and weather patterns, said that on average, there is no strong link between El Niño and shifts in summer weather patterns over the US and Europe.
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Steve Hubble, Boise’s climate action senior manager, said the tough winter has been somewhat balanced by rains throughout the spring and summer.
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The experience feels less like touring a luxury property and more like being welcomed into someone’s home—the atmosphere the team set out to create.
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As Norway has advanced in the World Cup, the atmosphere has grown more frenzied in the country than even during a summer or winter Olympics, Tufte said.
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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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