as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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Recent Examples of acclimatize
Humans acclimatize through infrastructure and behavior as well.
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Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
So that is going to be interesting to see teenagers keeping a secret and trying to acclimatize and get better.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, new research led by the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) in Canada has found that sticking with cold water plunges for seven consecutive days allows cells to acclimatize and produces actual changes in cells’ protective functioning.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
This refers to the process of acclimatizing them to outside conditions.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
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Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
So that is going to be interesting to see teenagers keeping a secret and trying to acclimatize and get better.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Now, new research led by the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) in Canada has found that sticking with cold water plunges for seven consecutive days allows cells to acclimatize and produces actual changes in cells’ protective functioning.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
This refers to the process of acclimatizing them to outside conditions.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acclimatize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Coale said that while lawyers may be learning to adapt to the technology’s quirks, clients could soon become the larger liability.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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Cancellations might also be signs that automakers are learning from their mistakes and even beginning to adapt more quickly.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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That plan was ripped up and adjusted to a 4-4-1, with Minge back in defence.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Community colleges, tailored to non-traditional students, would bear the brunt of the impact, Edens said, as more students enroll part-time.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists provides comprehensive care, potentially integrating medication management and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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All must conform to rules governing how to behave and treat customers.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
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For the most part, though, presidents of both parties embraced and conformed to democratic norms and procedures, accepted and made use of the administrative state, and pursued power, policy ambitions, and legacies within those bounds.—
Terry M. Moe,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This transition can unlock a range of operational and commercial advantages uniquely suited to commercial fleets.—
Yu Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Snag it in 12 colors and three sizes, including rectangular and runner shapes to suit any space.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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