as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
never could acclimate himself to a nine-to-five office job
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Recent Examples of acclimate
Sorensen said Veleno has acclimated well since his trade-deadline swap from Detroit.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, to acclimate new teammates, leaders can model the way by integrating corporate values into company-wide meetings and celebrating employees who are living the company’s rules of engagement through recognition programs.
—Marie Unger, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Portes quickly acclimated to the theater scene in Hartford.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025
We are being acclimated to bolder power grabs, acts of lawlessness, and a pattern of intimidation, harassment, and human rights violations by government officials.
—Nisha Whitehead, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, to acclimate new teammates, leaders can model the way by integrating corporate values into company-wide meetings and celebrating employees who are living the company’s rules of engagement through recognition programs.
—Marie Unger, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Portes quickly acclimated to the theater scene in Hartford.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025
We are being acclimated to bolder power grabs, acts of lawlessness, and a pattern of intimidation, harassment, and human rights violations by government officials.
—Nisha Whitehead, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acclimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
Verb
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The post resonated with many developers who felt the company had sacrificed quality, choosing to artificially cap capabilities rather than adjusting their pricing model to reflect true costs.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The federal government argues the states can adjust their individual budgets.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Business leaders must be comfortable with continuously adapting strategies to leverage AI advancements.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That has led many to believe Dart would be best served taking time to work on his footwork and adapt to full-field NFL progressions.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Imagine being able to create a custom executive summary infographic in minutes, tailored to a specific audience, using automation.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some malls have survived by taking on new lives as entertainment and lifestyle hubs, and by tailoring themselves to fill specific niches.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Cognitive dissonance, motivated reasoning, and the pressure to conform are powerful psychological forces that can prevent people from accepting the truth.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Major League Baseball confirmed that the bats in question conform to the league's maximum size rules and manufacturer regulations.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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