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

There is a lot of turnover, because new hires who don’t acclimate don’t last long.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Once we move to the “Mother” sequence, we’ve started to acclimate to the movie’s discomfiting rhythms — which is good considering that, if anything, Timothea and Lilith’s relationship with their mom is even frostier.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

It’s just about maintaining visible resistance so people don’t slowly acclimate to this new environment.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

“Ah, yes, to acclimate to everyday sounds,” Mr. Skerritt murmurs.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari