ACCLIMATE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

acclimate

verb

ˈa-klə-ˌmāt

Definition of acclimate

as in to adjust

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation never could acclimate himself to a nine-to-five office job

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

misadjust

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Recent Examples of acclimate Some had health issues, and others had become acclimated to dangerous foods provided illegally by tourists. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 But that deliberate pace allows the audience to steadily warm to the characters, especially the relationship between Eiichirō and Natsu, and acclimate to the sport as well. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 The result made Shanahan’s decision to have his team spend a week in Melbourne to acclimate the correct one. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The lightweight pants are an easy way to acclimate to more polished fall styles without taking the plunge into heavy fabrics. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclimate

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By adjusting the distance between the tips, the team could stretch or compress the molecular structure, changing the voltage at which the current enhancement began.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Hackett said adjusting investments to reflect personal financial goals, changes in risk tolerance, or shifting income needs are good reasons to make changes.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjust

Verb

The concept includes a Beauty Lounge, a travel-specific Mini Mart and services tailored to the pre-flight journey, alongside an assortment spanning Rhode, Summer Fridays, Diptyque, Byredo and Emma Lewisham.

— Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, hospitals are often paid less to treat children than adults, and buying gear tailored to kids adds extra costs.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailor

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After the break, Colleyville Heritage wide receiver Trevi Preische’s 10-yard TD reception helped the Panthers make some progress, but a 23-yard score from Caldwell put Argyle’s lead back to three-scores.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Congress answered with the Air Commerce Act of 1926, which put the Commerce Department in charge of commercial flight.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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