as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
never could acclimate himself to a nine-to-five office job
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Recent Examples of acclimate
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Many of the millions who visit America's national parks every year are international tourists and may not be acclimated to the heat, Smith said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
My gaming group found the Private Bot Match option to be a great way to get acclimated and to scale up from Easy to Medium to Hard while learning the characters.
—Omar L. Gallaga, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
Willard attributed the slow showing to nerves and trying to acclimate eight new players.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
By any measure, van Gisbergen has acclimated well to NASCAR.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
My gaming group found the Private Bot Match option to be a great way to get acclimated and to scale up from Easy to Medium to Hard while learning the characters.
—Omar L. Gallaga, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
Willard attributed the slow showing to nerves and trying to acclimate eight new players.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
By any measure, van Gisbergen has acclimated well to NASCAR.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimate
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What changed with eSTAR? With these evolving expectations, the FDA has also adjusted its enforcement mechanisms.Mike Kijewski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jason Kelce is still adjusting to life in front of a camera!Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many Booker Prize winners go on to be adapted for screen.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even as employees increasingly demand more from their employers in terms of flexibility and compensation — and employers adapt to meet those demands — organizations are struggling with low employee satisfaction and high turnover rates.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The company’s team, composed of experts in SEO, content creation, and digital marketing, ensures that clients receive specialized attention tailored to their industries and target demographics.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The business passed to Vincenzo’s son Cesare who studied in Turin at one of the city’s most prestigious tailoring schools and then returned to Naples and the family business.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the rigid contours gradually conform to your foot shape, these shoes get more and more comfortable over time.Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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The representatives noted that the owner had full intentions to work with the city to conform to the community’s needs.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The refusal to vacate has put the county in untested legal waters.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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