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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The companies that adapt and innovate in this new environment, not those that try to rekindle old habits, will be the ones that succeed.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Native Americans during the earliest periods of contact with Europeans in Texas, according to Spanish records, also adapted to the prevailing cycles of seasonal flooding in the state's interior by modifying their economic trade cycles.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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These agents can independently plan campaigns, test variations, adjust budgets and even launch A/B tests without human intervention.—
Saul Marquez,
Forbes.com,
8 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,
8 July 2025
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Brutal bareknuckle fighting returns on Saturday night with BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Adams, in an event tailored to the most hardcore of fight fans.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Instead of aiming for Pinterest perfection, focus first on storing things to be accessible and tailored to your lifestyle.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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As most states conform to federal definitions for determining income and deductions, this means that the tax rate for gambling income has the potential to be even higher than the 74% rate illustrated in the example.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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These changes do not require the two-step 28-day process of normal rule changes because this would be a change to conform to law, under Civil Code 4355(b)(4).—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Performance reviews may require a personal touch, but AI can help HR leaders put together hiring managers’ or supervisors’ feedback into a proper framework.—
Julie Hoagland,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While there is no federal ban against single-use plastic straws, some states and cities have put restrictions in place to help reduce waste.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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As such, Raleigh's new icon will likely be best suited to slight inclines and fairly level city streets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Available for adoption through Our Companions’ Re-homing Program, Rocco is 2 years old and looking to find a home that can better suit his youthful energy and size.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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