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Recent Examples of acclimate After a typical handoff period of a few days while ISS residents help the new crew get acclimated, Crew-9 will board their own Crew Dragon, Freedom, and prepare for departure. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025 On the flip side, folks who already eat a high-fiber diet will probably fare better because they’re already acclimated to that kind of food. Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025 The eight-year veteran is only 27 years old and has ample time to acclimate to his new digs. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 Early work: The plan going in was to get Wiggins, making just his third Heat appearance, as acclimated as possible. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acclimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
Verb
  • This is a threshold amount adjusted annually for inflation (currently $64,000 in 2025).
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Fourth quarter prices fall, rates rise Home list prices fell slightly (-4%) in the fourth quarter, after adjusting for inflation.
    Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Ibsen’s original play was adapted by Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe for the new staging at Lincoln Center, which is directed by Jack O’Brien.
    Kristen Tauer, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
  • As hiring slows and employers grow pickier, job seekers must adapt strategically to stand out.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Sunny Health and Fitness Exercise Bike, $160 with coupon $200 $160 at Amazon No matter your fitness level, the bike can be tailored to achieve a low-impact cardio workout suited for your needs.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Such policies may compel Muslim employees to choose between adhering to their religious values or conforming to professional standards that do not reflect their cultural and religious identity, potentially leading to perceptions of unprofessionalism.
    Aparna Rae, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • More importantly, Lara wants women to embrace their bodies’ natural processes rather than feel pressured to conform to societal expectations or follow conventional paths that don’t seem to be working in their favor.
    Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • But taking a hostile approach with President Donald Trump now could put federal aid for the disaster at risk.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The decision would put the refugees on track for deportation, even though the Ukrainians entered the country legally during former President Biden’s term, Reuters reported.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025

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“Acclimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimate. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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