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
On deck, the cava is flowing and guests are acclimatizing to the heat and waves.
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Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Hayes’ comment about acclimatizing, particularly in France, is certainly relevant.
—Steph Yang, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
The great human power to accustom, to literally acclimatize ourselves, is both gift and possibly fatal curse.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends.
—Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Hayes’ comment about acclimatizing, particularly in France, is certainly relevant.
—Steph Yang, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
The great human power to accustom, to literally acclimatize ourselves, is both gift and possibly fatal curse.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Kikuchi appears to have to acclimatized to Houston well and working with their coaching staff — well known for bringing out the best in pitchers — has paid immediate dividends.
—Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimatize
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Made with a low-density performance and 100 percent recyclable foam, per DSC, its high-rebound insole can adapt to various stressors without risking structural integrity issues.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Entrepreneurs who embrace curiosity, are willing to ask questions, to evolve, to adapt, to push boundaries, and to embrace new solutions, will be successful.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Earlier in March, Paltrow spoke with Vanity Fair for their April cover story and was asked about how her two kids have adjusted to being in college.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Will either require Teta adjusting his play style (not gonna happen) or Gyökeres needs to make significant changes in his play style to fit.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Some malls have survived by taking on new lives as entertainment and lifestyle hubs, and by tailoring themselves to fill specific niches.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Imagine being able to create a custom executive summary infographic in minutes, tailored to a specific audience, using automation.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Cognitive dissonance, motivated reasoning, and the pressure to conform are powerful psychological forces that can prevent people from accepting the truth.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Major League Baseball confirmed that the bats in question conform to the league's maximum size rules and manufacturer regulations.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Whether sophisticated and androgynous or soft and gamine, the best pixie cut can be adapted and styled to suit any individual mood.—
Tish Weinstock,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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If after-hours drinks aren't your scene, perhaps one-on-one coffee meetings or industry events better suit your style.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Acclimatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimatize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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