as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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Recent Examples of acclimatize
The great human power to accustom, to literally acclimatize ourselves, is both gift and possibly fatal curse.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends.
—Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
My assumption is that the homeowners in question don’t spend enough time in their fancy mountainside chalets to acclimatize.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
Experts suggest trying to acclimatize your body for days or weeks ahead of time by spending more time outdoors.
—Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends.
—Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
My assumption is that the homeowners in question don’t spend enough time in their fancy mountainside chalets to acclimatize.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
Experts suggest trying to acclimatize your body for days or weeks ahead of time by spending more time outdoors.
—Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Author Sophie Cousens adapted her novel, which came out at the end of 2020, into the screenplay for the movie.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Helen Fielding adapts her novel for the screen alongside Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan with maturity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Bills’ scouting department and coaching staff will adjust, but any single opponent is a moving target.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The sales totals are adjusted for seasonality but not inflation for a month, in which prices rose 0.5%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The threats faced by individuals like Michael are tailored and dynamic.—
Chad Angle,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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All of his clothes were tailored by my tailor, Chris Kerr.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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Well, the Lions don’t conform to consensus, or what you’re supposed to do when building a team.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The State Department spokesperson didn't say whether the reform conformed with the law.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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Animals puts Yeun back in business with not just Netflix but with Artists Equity as the actor stars with Affleck and Damon in RIP, an upcoming crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the final, Johns & Waters put an end to the Alshon & Black freight train, but not without some solid pickleball.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Farmhouse serves a phenomenal in-room three-course dinner, which guests can pre-order and have delivered (coursed out) at whatever time suits their schedule.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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It's suited to USDA Zones 7 through 9 and is not on Bambi's menu.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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