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
Betts’ acclimation to the position was largely on the fly in the absence of spending time there at spring training.
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Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
Noun
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This is a chance to make adjustments before moving full speed ahead.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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There's still time left in the regular season to make adjustments, of course.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like pandas, these birds have highly specialized behaviors and adaptations to survive on their particular food.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Some, like the 2019 movie adaptation of Little Women, play with the story or add in new scenes to appeal to a modern audience.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
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The pop star is nominated in the supporting actress category for playing Glinda in the fantasy musical adaption alongside Cynthia Erivo, who is in the best lead actress category.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
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The film adaption of Dear Evan Hansen was decidedly not his route to Oscars glory.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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