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The mountain climbers spent a few days acclimatizing themselves to the high altitude.
had lived through several northern winters before she fully acclimatized her wardrobe
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Rest breaks can help people acclimatize to the heat, according to Biden administration officials on the call.
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 2 July 2024
Early season heat waves add to the danger of what’s already the deadliest weather threat because the body can’t gradually acclimatize, or cope better with the heat, Dahl explained.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 25 June 2024
Children might take a few more days to acclimatize than adults.
—Susan Yeargin, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
To prepare for heat, become acclimatized to hot weather.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 22 June 2024
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 2 July 2024
Early season heat waves add to the danger of what’s already the deadliest weather threat because the body can’t gradually acclimatize, or cope better with the heat, Dahl explained.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 25 June 2024
Children might take a few more days to acclimatize than adults.
—Susan Yeargin, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
To prepare for heat, become acclimatized to hot weather.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 22 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for acclimatize
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acclimatize
verb
ac·cli·ma·tize
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or British acclimatise
acclimatized or British acclimatised; acclimatizing or British acclimatising
: to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
: to become acclimatized
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