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
For the best chance of seeing the swirling spectacle, travelers should head to the northernmost climes on a cloudless night between late August and mid-April.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Made with grapes grown in the cooler climes of Anderson Valley, the Hermitage Brut is the winery’s top prestige cuvée.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The story comes as travel disruptions affect Dubai Airport — the world’s busiest travel hub — and with the UAE’s annual summer exodus to home countries and cooler climes underway.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 23 June 2025
Your return trip to the tropical climes will be a free ride.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Made with grapes grown in the cooler climes of Anderson Valley, the Hermitage Brut is the winery’s top prestige cuvée.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The story comes as travel disruptions affect Dubai Airport — the world’s busiest travel hub — and with the UAE’s annual summer exodus to home countries and cooler climes underway.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 23 June 2025
Your return trip to the tropical climes will be a free ride.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clime
Noun
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World Atlas is a global geography resource providing information on developments in sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics, travel and more, its website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Some of the 50-plus people who spoke to BBC News also contributed to the Banijay inquiry, describing incidents that happened across a range of shows Wallace featured on, but also in environments like night clubs and award ceremonies.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Cacti and succulents are usually from hot, arid climates.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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But what really put these hiking pants to the test was the unpredictable climate of the Galapagos.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts there is already too much carbon in the atmosphere to remain under the 1.5°C temperature target, necessitating carbon removal.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clime. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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