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The mountain climbers spent a few days acclimatizing themselves to the high altitude.
had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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My assumption is that the homeowners in question don’t spend enough time in their fancy mountainside chalets to acclimatize.
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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
The threshold for what is considered a hot night differs by location and how acclimatized its residents are to heat.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
Regardless of what your state requires, all athletes participating in all sports should acclimatize carefully.
—Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
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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
The threshold for what is considered a hot night differs by location and how acclimatized its residents are to heat.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
Regardless of what your state requires, all athletes participating in all sports should acclimatize carefully.
—Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclimatize. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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acclimatize
verb
ac·cli·ma·tize
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or British acclimatise
acclimatized or British acclimatised; acclimatizing or British acclimatising
: to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
: to become acclimatized
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