acclimatize
verb (used with or without object)
to acclimate.
acclimatizing
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present participleof acclimatize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And we are acclimatizing ourselves to the idea that Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
Most climbers take on the mountain from Nepal, a process that involves a 10-day trek to base camp, weeks acclimatizing to the altitude, and another week to push to the summit.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2024
Climbers generally reach the base camp of the mountain in April and spend weeks acclimatizing to the high altitude, rough terrain and thin air before they go up the mountain’s slopes.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023
It automatically shows up on the home screen, and the first three 15-minute workouts are dedicated to acclimatizing you to proper form and the three types of Hydrow workouts: Breathe, Sweat, and Drive.
From The Verge ● Jul. 7, 2022
Compounding her difficulties, moreover, Hunt had trouble acclimatizing and suffered severe headaches and shortness of breath during most of her stay at Base Camp.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
