as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Recent Examples of acclimation
The other challenge is the process of finding people, vetting them and officially bringing them on with things like a contract, work expectations, a start date and acclimation to company culture and processes.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Some studies suggest that training in sauna suits may help with heat acclimation, improving athletic performance in hotter conditions, such as in places with hot or humid climates.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
The acclimation and ascent of the new transfers is more important with starting point guard Mike Mitchell sidelined with a sprained ankle.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
Mount Elbert and neighboring Mount Massive have established hiking trails requiring good fitness and altitude acclimation.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Some studies suggest that training in sauna suits may help with heat acclimation, improving athletic performance in hotter conditions, such as in places with hot or humid climates.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
The acclimation and ascent of the new transfers is more important with starting point guard Mike Mitchell sidelined with a sprained ankle.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
Mount Elbert and neighboring Mount Massive have established hiking trails requiring good fitness and altitude acclimation.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
Noun
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These ideas range from practical adjustments to sweeping theoretical shifts.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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And there were no major adjustments in his final round on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But much of the chatter was also about his new look: Elordi showcased a serious set of sideburns, likely grown for his next part as the brooding anti-hero Heathcliff in director Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film, an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella, also won Best Film. COMPLETE WINNERS LIST BELOW An Irish-language film about Belfast rap group Kneecap was nominated in 17 award categories.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Now called the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce, officials said the rebrand reflects the chamber’s adaption to the city’s growth and its commitment to serving local nonprofit and business needs.—
Sofia Joucovsky,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Much of that shift has been fueled by a combination of multisensory production design and, more significantly, the adaption of popular horror franchises into haunted houses.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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