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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 acclimated
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimated
Adjective
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The film was also nominated for the PGA Awards and WGA Awards for adapted screenplay.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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While the restaurant has a few locations, the St. Michaels spot is the flagship property, housed in an adapted historical home on Talbot Street.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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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
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Formed in reaction to Eurozone policies in 2013, the AfD had become accustomed to being on the fringe of German politics, in a country scarred by its Nazi past and where any far-right party has been treated with caution.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: This is the kind of decision Vikings fans have become accustomed to, dating back to the never-ending QB carousel of the 1990s.—
Nick Halter,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Data collected by Statista shows that 42 percent of Gen Zers buy used items.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Finally, wipe down highly used surfaces like sinks, countertops, and toilet handles.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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