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adjective

Definition of acclimatednext
as in adapted

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verb

past tense of acclimate
as in adjusted
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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Recent Examples of acclimated
Adjective
South Floridians who cross railroad tracks often for work or school may be more acclimated to freight trains, which move slower than Brightline trains. — Allison Beck, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025 The key, though, is getting Jenkins to camp to become acclimated to his positional change as quickly as possible. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Verb
The Georgia Aquarium’s two newest beluga whales have quickly acclimated to their new home after a 12-hour flight from the shuttered Marineland aquatic park on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, officials said. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026 And indeed Woods, still getting acclimated at Halas Hall, continued to take first-team reps Tuesday alongside rookie Dillon Thieneman. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acclimated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclimated
  1. adapted
  2. adjusted
  3. accustomed
  4. tailored
  5. used
  6. conformed
  7. suited
  8. put
Adjective
  • An adapted version based on play is being introduced in kindergartens this year for pre-school children.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The film went on to receive four Academy Award nominations and won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • And the revision also will take into account the time constraints and investments needed to roll out a more developed EPR system, so mandatory recycling rates would be adjusted in phases to allow producers time to prepare for compliance.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • If you're set up with auto pay, your payment is automatically adjusted to account for the Pay Over Time payment.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusted
Adjective
  • Collectors have become accustomed to shuttling between events and openings spread across the capital.
    — Payal Uttam, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Amid cultural and social upheaval in America, Parton grew accustomed to coming under fire.
    — Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of accustomed
Verb
  • The judge said her order was narrowly tailored and still allows USPS to establish its Ballot Mail Portal and communicate with states about ballot-design standards.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Mihalich, who shares thrift shopping tips and finds with thousands of followers on Instagram, says buying used clothing is as much about saving money as sustainability.
    — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of used
Verb
  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • The system also changed the timing and coordination of its legs, producing a more wave-like walking pattern suited to uneven surfaces.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That makes this plan better suited to multiple streamlined sites rather than storage-heavy projects.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of suited
Verb
  • Costco is an awkward exhibit for putting shareholder-value maximization in the driver’s seat.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Espada is paid to put it in favorable positions, even when few seem to exist.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of put

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“Acclimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclimated. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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