as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Recent Examples of acclimation
Daniels hasn’t been derailed a step during his acclimation to the NFL.
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Ben Standig, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
New users should just expect a lengthy acclimation period, though, as its interface and methods differ from the norm.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The timeline can vary based on your experience, since tretinoin benefits from an acclimation period.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
That can take the form of acclimatization, where athletes practice in hot, natural environments, or acclimation, where competitors train in artificial warm environments or wear additional layers of clothing to get used to warmer temperatures.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
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Ben Standig, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
New users should just expect a lengthy acclimation period, though, as its interface and methods differ from the norm.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The timeline can vary based on your experience, since tretinoin benefits from an acclimation period.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
That can take the form of acclimatization, where athletes practice in hot, natural environments, or acclimation, where competitors train in artificial warm environments or wear additional layers of clothing to get used to warmer temperatures.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for acclimation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
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The union is seeking a base rate of $20 per hour for all baristas, a base rate of $25.40 per hour for supervisors, 5% annual raises and cost of living adjustments, according to the Starbucks Workers United website.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Overall, the backrest has seven different levels of height adjustment and three levels of recline angles; the armrests have eight different angles, and the seat can be moved back and forward in six different stages.New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yet, in recent years, the adaptations have started to win over audiences and critics.Cecilia D’Anastasio, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Clavell’s book and the 1980 Richard Chamberlain-starring adaptation ended with a war.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
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Other adaptions include the 1997 miniseries with Armand Assante and Greta Scacchi, and the 1954 Italian movie Ulysses with Kirk Douglas, Silvana Mangano and Anthony Quinn.Raven Brunner, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Another is an adaption of Reminders of Him, reportedly coming in early 2026.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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