acclimate

Example Sentences

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He had yet to acclimate to his new neighborhood when he was arrested last year in a misunderstanding with the police.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

The sweltering temperatures are arriving months earlier than typical and communities have not had time to acclimate, making the early-season heat particularly dangerous, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

There are immediate issues, such as blocked noses, which impact virtually all astronauts as they acclimate to space.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026

After agreeing to work with Stolz, Corby didn’t bother trying to acclimate himself to the current training methodology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

When no one came, I went out, determined to explore and acclimate myself to the town.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez