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
On deck, the cava is flowing and guests are acclimatizing to the heat and waves.
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Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Hayes’ comment about acclimatizing, particularly in France, is certainly relevant.
—Steph Yang, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
The great human power to accustom, to literally acclimatize ourselves, is both gift and possibly fatal curse.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends.
—Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Hayes’ comment about acclimatizing, particularly in France, is certainly relevant.
—Steph Yang, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
The great human power to accustom, to literally acclimatize ourselves, is both gift and possibly fatal curse.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends.
—Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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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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And the future belongs to those who are willing to adapt, learn, and lead.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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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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Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 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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If after-hours drinks aren't your scene, perhaps one-on-one coffee meetings or industry events better suit your style.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And with tailored workouts to suit all abilities Hydrow gives you every chance to build fitness and stay motivated.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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