as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Recent Examples of acclimation
The other challenge is the process of finding people, vetting them and officially bringing them on with things like a contract, work expectations, a start date and acclimation to company culture and processes.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Some studies suggest that training in sauna suits may help with heat acclimation, improving athletic performance in hotter conditions, such as in places with hot or humid climates.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
The acclimation and ascent of the new transfers is more important with starting point guard Mike Mitchell sidelined with a sprained ankle.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
Mount Elbert and neighboring Mount Massive have established hiking trails requiring good fitness and altitude acclimation.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Some studies suggest that training in sauna suits may help with heat acclimation, improving athletic performance in hotter conditions, such as in places with hot or humid climates.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
The acclimation and ascent of the new transfers is more important with starting point guard Mike Mitchell sidelined with a sprained ankle.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
Mount Elbert and neighboring Mount Massive have established hiking trails requiring good fitness and altitude acclimation.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
Noun
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But one of my adjustments took me a by surprise, and that is the quandary of how to approach lunch.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Presidential Working Group is expected to release a preliminary report within the next three months, outlining potential regulatory adjustments.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many drug launches fail, often due to poor planning or speed of adaptation in launch years.—
Tom Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The creator of The Wild Robot has big hopes for the movie adaptation.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The pop star is nominated in the supporting actress category for playing Glinda in the fantasy musical adaption alongside Cynthia Erivo, who is in the best lead actress category.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
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The film adaption of Dear Evan Hansen was decidedly not his route to Oscars glory.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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