as in adjusting
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 acclimating
Full sun may be too strong for seedlings that have been acclimating with grow lights or through sunny windows so introduce direct light incrementally.
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Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Position battles Spring ball is a perfect time to get an early read on how new transfers are acclimating to their new team and contending in position battles that brought them to the U in the first place.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said the calf stood, took early steps, and began nursing shortly after birth and is now acclimating to his surroundings in the giraffe barn.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
What’s more, cities across China such as Beijing, Wuhan, and Shanghai are opening training sites for acclimating robots to various settings (including environments that mimic a retail outlet, an elderly care facility, and a smart home) and harvesting standardized data.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The bigger focus is acclimating to his new organization, and the expectations that come with being the marquee signing of the winter.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The forward, still acclimating after missing a large chunk of the season recovering from ankle surgery, has struggled in his first 20 games.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
Along with acclimating to the ebbs and flows of the Cactus League, Vitello will dedicate much of the next six weeks to developing relationships with his players.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Cold frames and greenhouses are not required for acclimating plants to outdoor life, but these structures make hardening off plants easier.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Position battles Spring ball is a perfect time to get an early read on how new transfers are acclimating to their new team and contending in position battles that brought them to the U in the first place.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said the calf stood, took early steps, and began nursing shortly after birth and is now acclimating to his surroundings in the giraffe barn.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
What’s more, cities across China such as Beijing, Wuhan, and Shanghai are opening training sites for acclimating robots to various settings (including environments that mimic a retail outlet, an elderly care facility, and a smart home) and harvesting standardized data.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The bigger focus is acclimating to his new organization, and the expectations that come with being the marquee signing of the winter.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The forward, still acclimating after missing a large chunk of the season recovering from ankle surgery, has struggled in his first 20 games.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
Along with acclimating to the ebbs and flows of the Cactus League, Vitello will dedicate much of the next six weeks to developing relationships with his players.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Cold frames and greenhouses are not required for acclimating plants to outdoor life, but these structures make hardening off plants easier.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimating
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the clinical trials, most of these problems have been managed by adjusting the dose or adding supportive medications.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, new media have led to an abundance of information sources and communications, which, in turn, has led to niche marketing and polarization of content, in some cases with news organizations tailoring their content to liberal or conservative audiences.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to a Dallas College spokesperson, the Ford ASSET program is one example of the strong partnerships the school has built with local employers, tailoring curriculum to match workforce needs.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 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
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Instead of imitating other instruments and conforming to conventional musical ideas, Buchla (and Ciani) set out to create a paradigm based on harnessing the flow of electricity itself.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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