as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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Recent Examples of climes
The ship's upcoming itineraries depart from New York, Miami, or Port Canaveral in Florida and visit tropical climes including Bermuda and the Dominican Republic.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Known for its cinematic landscapes, Scotland is another top draw for cooler summer climes.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Most visitors time their trips to escape colder climes back home, driving up high-season prices, though even the busiest areas of the Exumas feel like a peaceful escape from busier Nassau.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Google hasn't detailed exactly how its cooling systems will address these needs, particularly in warm climes like in Texas.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
With interest in hockey at a cultural high thanks to Heated Rivalry, now’s the time to travel to even steeper climes for the Winter Olympics 2026.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Even some who have migrated from northern climes have discarded their winter clothes and forgotten how to turn on the heat.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Known for its cinematic landscapes, Scotland is another top draw for cooler summer climes.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Most visitors time their trips to escape colder climes back home, driving up high-season prices, though even the busiest areas of the Exumas feel like a peaceful escape from busier Nassau.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Google hasn't detailed exactly how its cooling systems will address these needs, particularly in warm climes like in Texas.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
With interest in hockey at a cultural high thanks to Heated Rivalry, now’s the time to travel to even steeper climes for the Winter Olympics 2026.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Even some who have migrated from northern climes have discarded their winter clothes and forgotten how to turn on the heat.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climes
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Rather than relying on centralized data factories, this lightweight and scalable system allows data to be gathered across diverse real-world environments, enabling us to generate millions of hours of data per year.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The corrosion likely accumulated over time as the plane was continuously exposed to salt air and marine climates, with it being primarily based in first Barbados and then Fort Lauderdale.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its large, dark green, leathery leaves measure 6 to 12 inches long, and remain on the tree year-round in warm climates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Until sound effects, tones, and grating atmospheres rub right up against the dialogue.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s unfortunate, as a number of important phenomena, from the earliest galaxies to the features of exoplanet atmospheres, are only detectable at infrared wavelengths.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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While the large spring-fed lake serves as the centerpiece of this area, there’s much more to Lake Geneva and its surrounds.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Climes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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