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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 acclimated
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
The last five days have provided Devers with an opportunity to become acclimated with his new stomping grounds.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
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
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Adjective
And some people are more acclimated to extreme climates than others; what is stifling to someone in Minneapolis may be normal to someone in Miami.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
The last five days have provided Devers with an opportunity to become acclimated with his new stomping grounds.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimated
Adjective
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Accessibility There are three adapted accommodations (one in the Main Building, one in the Sycamore House, and one bungalow) for guests with mobility disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film came in nearly $30 million ahead of projections and its domestic haul sets a new record for the biggest opening ever for a biographical film, surpassing Oppenheimer’s $80 million debut (not adjusted for inflation).—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though again, this data has not been adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, so many shots Jokic is accustomed to making aren’t falling in this series, which is a continuation of a longer trend.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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While Anthropic and OpenAI are busy duking it out over enterprise and government customers, Google is stepping right in to gobble up everyday users that are already accustomed to turning to the tech company to run their email, meetings, and other large swaths of their lives.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 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.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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IndieWire debuts the trailer exclusively below ahead of the June 26 release of a movie that feels expressly tailored for the summer season.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And importantly for riders in this segment, the COV S and X are cheaper than most bikes on the used market too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mop vinyl floors every week in heavily used rooms or areas or more often if needed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two-story barn is heated and has the capability for a workshop while the second floor is suited for recreation or a studio, the listing said.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Rampart represents a larger class suited for more capable uncrewed fighters, potentially aligning with programs such as the CCA initiative.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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“Acclimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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