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 plants go through an acclimation process to allow for them to be suited for an indoor environment, which is also a niche, compared to big box retailers who might sell the same plant but don’t have the same qualities as plants sold at Botanik.
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
As intensive as that may be—requiring a gradual acclimation and a rarity among Korean retinols—the velvety oil uses squalane and vitamin E to replenish and protect the skin barrier.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
So adding Rodgers to the Giants would require some patience on the QB’s part with the receivers’ acclimation to their new, four-time MVP passer.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Pitching in that kind of pressure — and pitching consistently in that kind of pressure — requires acclimation.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
As intensive as that may be—requiring a gradual acclimation and a rarity among Korean retinols—the velvety oil uses squalane and vitamin E to replenish and protect the skin barrier.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
So adding Rodgers to the Giants would require some patience on the QB’s part with the receivers’ acclimation to their new, four-time MVP passer.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Pitching in that kind of pressure — and pitching consistently in that kind of pressure — requires acclimation.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
Noun
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Work Mode: Maintains a stable, focused environment ideal for productivity, reducing the need for manual adjustments during the day.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Some strategies include: • Dynamic Pricing: AI can make real-time price adjustments while considering current demand levels, competitor market rates and individual consumer actions.—
Jyothish R,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Variety reported that Martin, who wrote the video game, will help produce the film adaptation.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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If nothing else, a true Elden Ring film adaptation ought to be punishing.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Other adaptions include the 1997 miniseries with Armand Assante and Greta Scacchi, and the 1954 Italian movie Ulysses with Kirk Douglas, Silvana Mangano and Anthony Quinn.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Additionally, Tennyson Crowe joins as Sasha Tolkachev, Adolf’s son in the Amma Asante directed adaption of Pulitzer Prize-winning author David E. Hoffman’s book.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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