acclimating

verb

Definition of acclimatingnext
present participle of acclimate
as in adjusting
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 Synonyms for acclimating
  1. adjusting
  2. adapting
  3. putting
  4. conforming
Verb
  • Even more worrying, three-quarters of respondents do not understand why adjusting router settings is important, showing a significant gap in awareness about the risks associated with default configurations.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Local managers monitor profitability, booking volumes, and serviceability metrics, adjusting strategies for holidays, trade shows or other high-demand events.
    Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjusting
Verb
  • His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By understanding the unique characteristics of China's AI ecosystem and adapting their strategies accordingly, business leaders can position their organizations at the forefront of the global AI revolution.
    Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • Adding him would work wonders for putting the team back in the World Series after a disappointing 2024 season.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Curry mentioned the need to be more aggressive earlier in the game, noting that could mean putting him on the ball more often in the first quarter.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of putting
Verb
  • When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conforming
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