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
Mount Elbert and neighboring Mount Massive have established hiking trails requiring good fitness and altitude acclimation.
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James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
Daniels hasn’t been derailed a step during his acclimation to the NFL.
—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
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James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
Daniels hasn’t been derailed a step during his acclimation to the NFL.
—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
See all Example Sentences for acclimation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimation
Noun
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Policy adjustment at the federal level is only the beginning.—
Wenyuan Wu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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The cost of living adjustment increases to 3%, simple (not compounded) and could increase debt by $9.8 billion.—
Steve Reick,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Period drama The Brutalist and musical adaptation Wicked also racked up quite a few nominations on Thursday, coming away with 10 each.—
Rebecca Iannucci,
TVLine,
23 Jan. 2025
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This is a beautiful illustration of how both adaptations and disorders can share a similar genetic basis, with the line between them being shaped by their context.—
Charles Feigin / The Conversation,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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Based on the novel by Sarah Dressen, the feature adaption was written by Sofia Alvarez and also stars Dermot Mulroney, Andie MacDowell, and Kate Bosworth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Graveyard Book Disney paused its film adaption of Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, a September 4 IndieWire report claims.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimation. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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