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
Used like this, your skin should slowly become acclimatized to retinal.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
As recently as 2015, only 15% of athletes were found to have acclimatized (preparing their bodies for the different conditions) before the World Athletics Championships in Beijing that August.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Rest breaks can help people acclimatize to the heat, according to Biden administration officials on the call.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 2 July 2024
Early season heat waves add to the danger of what’s already the deadliest weather threat because the body can’t gradually acclimatize, or cope better with the heat, Dahl explained.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 25 June 2024
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Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
As recently as 2015, only 15% of athletes were found to have acclimatized (preparing their bodies for the different conditions) before the World Athletics Championships in Beijing that August.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Rest breaks can help people acclimatize to the heat, according to Biden administration officials on the call.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 2 July 2024
Early season heat waves add to the danger of what’s already the deadliest weather threat because the body can’t gradually acclimatize, or cope better with the heat, Dahl explained.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Children and adolescents are not miniature adults, and not all young people will adapt to a strength training program the same way.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite Murray’s insufficient scoring game on a night the Nuggets probably needed more from their second option, Adelman was happy with how Murray adapted to New Orleans’ gameplan, blitzing him on ball screens all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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In time, drivers were able to use touch screens in some models to adjust core car mechanics like traction control and even cycle between performance modes.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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With mobile marketing, brands and advertisers must recognize the diversity of generational audiences and tailor their strategies to connect with each group.Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This method not only makes the practice more affordable and accessible, but also offers a personalized experience tailored to the unique aspirations of each individual.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The latter is used to ensure panels are secured properly, there are no gaps, and the finished car conforms to the CAD model it was built from.James Morris, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Give yourself breathing room and the strength and courage to do what’s best for you instead of conforming to someone else’s plan.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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The fact that China tolerated open criticism of North Korea’s leadership put further strain on the relationship between the two governments.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Pearsall’s first career touchdown had put the 49ers ahead 7-0, once a replay confirmed Pearsall’s 46-yard catch-and-run.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Different classes of fire extinguishers are suited for different types of fires and situations.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cigars pair with high-end spirits such as Macallan single malt whiskeys and Louis XIII cognac, which are suited to each guest’s tastes and delivered to the mega-suites.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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