as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the acclimatization of the immigrants to the culture of their adopted homeland has proven to be unexpectedly difficult
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With figures shared Tuesday, district officials appeared to be bracing for an even lower adjustment in the state’s final fiscal-year budget.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025 -
However, an unrelated seasonal adjustment would offset about $10 of that, the company has said, though that discount lasts only through November while the storm surcharge continues through February 2026.—
Emily L. Mahoney,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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Haymitch, who like all victors went on to become a mentor to tributes from his district, was played by Woody Harrelson in the Hunger Games film adaptations.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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Sasaki’s early adaptation to life in the big leagues ...—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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Now called the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce, officials said the rebrand reflects the chamber’s adaption to the city’s growth and its commitment to serving local nonprofit and business needs.—
Sofia Joucovsky,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Much of that shift has been fueled by a combination of multisensory production design and, more significantly, the adaption of popular horror franchises into haunted houses.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Acclimatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatization. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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