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verb

past tense of acclimate

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Recent Examples of acclimated
Adjective
Hughes said that the bat was somewhat acclimated to humans because it was raised by her from a two-day-old pup. Jeffrey Kluger, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 As leader of the nine-member girl group Twice for the past eight years, Jihyo has become acclimated to the hustle that is being a global musician. India Roby, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Aug. 2023
Verb
Other outsider presidents eventually acclimated to Washington. Peter Baker, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025 High winds, a temperature that felt below 30 degrees and tons of snow were dumped on Huntington Bank Field throughout this contest, and both teams were attempting to get acclimated to the conditions that continued to get worse as time ticked on the clock. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for acclimated 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimated
Adjective
  • The 2025 Oscar nominations released Thursday included a powerhouse lineup of original and adapted screenplays, from leading noms-getter Emilia Pérez to Golden Globe winner Conclave.
    Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, after Denis Villeneuve’s Dune performed well with the Film Academy, expectations were high for Dune: Part 2, but the sequel missed out on some categories in which experts expected it to get nominated, including adapted screenplay, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and editing.
    Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Winter warning timing changed Due to the storm’s timing, The weather service adjusted the winter storm warning for Kansas City earlier.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • However, small children and pets can be at risk, particularly in areas where coyotes have become accustomed to human presence or food sources.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
  • He’s become accustomed to being on the right side of the ledger.
    Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Even users going through the most severe TikTok withdrawal would be hard-pressed to buy a used phone for the price of a 2025 Toyota Prius.
    Hank Sanders, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • One Florida family sued NASA last year for the damage caused when a bit of space junk from a pallet of used batteries that came from the International Space Station came through their roof.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).
    Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025

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“Acclimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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