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as in atmosphere
a special quality or impression associated with something
a new inner-city school designed to encourage a climate of learning
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
it's hard to concentrate in this hectic climate
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Recent Examples of climate
Rolls back clean energy incentives Trump ordered all federal agencies to immediately pause the disbursement of funds under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden-era climate law that has provided financial support for clean energy.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
But when Trump scrapped many of the nation’s climate pledges, it was met with intense backlash.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
But without federal coordination, climate and transition efforts will be more fragmented and less effective.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump’s executive orders do, however, send a clear signal about his administration’s environmental priorities: extracting more fossil fuels, weakening support for green energy, and stepping away from global climate leadership.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
But when Trump scrapped many of the nation’s climate pledges, it was met with intense backlash.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
But without federal coordination, climate and transition efforts will be more fragmented and less effective.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump’s executive orders do, however, send a clear signal about his administration’s environmental priorities: extracting more fossil fuels, weakening support for green energy, and stepping away from global climate leadership.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climate
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The film captures the atmosphere of Iran in the 1980s and ’90s remarkably well for having been shot in Italy and directed by an Israeli who has never set foot in the country.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Its woodsy accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to draw you in.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Natural disasters force us to think about the diffuse damage caused by systemic neglect and unlivable environments over a period of time.—
Catherine Coleman Flowers,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bubb said that pilots operating in these conditions must undergo additional instruction to demonstrate their ability to manage the challenging environment.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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With so many comparisons, their head-to-head matchup has an aura of inevitability.—
Oskar Garcia,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Pisces! January begins with the love planet slipping into your sign, adorning your aura and love life with whimsical charm and a dreamy aesthetic that’s irresistible and alluring, perfect for calling in your soul mate.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The team then decided to add this all-important acetone into the outer layer of a coaxial needle, surrounding the silk and dopamine in the inner needle layer to enable the liquid to shoot straight into the air.—
Sophie Charara,
WIRED,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Deerfield Beach reptile store owner, Benjamin Herman Siegel, 40, who threw a bearded dragon lizard in the air, swung it around, and slapped his employees with the poor critter, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Expect Cycladic charm with whitewashed walls and warm natural textures, all surrounded by aromas of thyme and lavender.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Because butter’s subtle flavor can readily take on strong aromas, store butter away from pungent foods, such as onions, citrus, or herbs.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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So Hilferding was quite observant about that and talked about the psychological surround of the mother, but also the physicality of, um, the act of birthing.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention that several reported on-road issues, as well as faced uncertainty surround regulations and liabilities.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Climate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climate. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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