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
Most people acclimate within a week or two, and cotton gets softer with every wash rather than pilling or degrading.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
For Californians acclimated to dry heat, that could have potential health implications.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The biggest adjustment Tuesday was getting acclimated to the umpire’s strike zone.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
And that stretch included the team trying to acclimate with players working back from injury in Chawinga and LaBonta.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
For Californians acclimated to dry heat, that could have potential health implications.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The biggest adjustment Tuesday was getting acclimated to the umpire’s strike zone.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
And that stretch included the team trying to acclimate with players working back from injury in Chawinga and LaBonta.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for acclimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
Verb
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Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Another challenge was adjusting to expectations for onscreen intimacy, a staple of vertical dramas.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Manatee County, where leaders had hoped to adapt their comprehensive plan to guard against the storms that have battered the coast year after year, the same Legislature has declared that strengthening it is unlawful.—
Haley Busch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Households with resources will find other ways to adapt — through private upgrades, newer homes, or alternative energy options.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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It is now being tailored to meet XPANCEO’s smart lens requirements.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The point was to conform language to lies, to narrow the range of thought, to obscure the truth, and, over time, to get people to believe in illusions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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At that time, the owners, and the development team committed to file a conforming site plan application within one year of the approval, which deadline the Zoning Board extended in March 2025 to November 5, 2025.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Spurs led for the entire game and led by as many as 28 points to put the series away on Tuesday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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