as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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Recent Examples of acclimatize
Experts suggest trying to acclimatize your body for days or weeks ahead of time by spending more time outdoors.
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Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
The threshold for what is considered a hot night differs by location and how acclimatized its residents are to heat.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
Regardless of what your state requires, all athletes participating in all sports should acclimatize carefully.
—Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Used like this, your skin should slowly become acclimatized to retinal.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
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Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
The threshold for what is considered a hot night differs by location and how acclimatized its residents are to heat.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
Regardless of what your state requires, all athletes participating in all sports should acclimatize carefully.
—Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Used like this, your skin should slowly become acclimatized to retinal.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Where brands often fall short is not adapting quickly enough to these changing expectations.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even as employees increasingly demand more from their employers in terms of flexibility and compensation — and employers adapt to meet those demands — organizations are struggling with low employee satisfaction and high turnover rates.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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What changed with eSTAR? With these evolving expectations, the FDA has also adjusted its enforcement mechanisms.Mike Kijewski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This versatile Petzl option can be adjusted for head size, tilted up or down, and runs on either the Core rechargeable battery or three AAA batteries.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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The company’s team, composed of experts in SEO, content creation, and digital marketing, ensures that clients receive specialized attention tailored to their industries and target demographics.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The business passed to Vincenzo’s son Cesare who studied in Turin at one of the city’s most prestigious tailoring schools and then returned to Naples and the family business.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the rigid contours gradually conform to your foot shape, these shoes get more and more comfortable over time.Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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The representatives noted that the owner had full intentions to work with the city to conform to the community’s needs.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The refusal to vacate has put the county in untested legal waters.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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Narcissistic bosses have a habit of rewriting history to suit their narrative.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Levin basically doesn’t cook anymore, finding that his talents are better suited to the cleanup aspect of things.Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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