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clime

noun

ˈklīm

Definition of clime

as in environment

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city

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Recent Examples of clime Though like The-Witch-the-movie, this strange, jarring delight is concerned with the fate of older women in un-hospitable climes. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026 When tested in both the arid climate of the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico and the Austin area’s comparably humid clime, the jacket succeeded in capturing a significant 14 to 30 ounces of water per day. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 As the sun set behind the main stand of the ground, planes could be seen setting off to foreign climes. — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 6 June 2026 Just under 300,000 years from the moment Homo sapiens appeared in Africa, the species had encircled Earth, mastering desolate deserts and frozen wastelands and all the temperate climes in between. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clime

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Potential applications include autonomous drones, submarines and other vehicles operating in environments where satellite navigation is unreliable.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Technogym Checkup supports operators across fitness, health care, hospitality and corporate wellness environments to deliver more personalized and measurable experiences.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Areas west of the 405 Freeway are at a greater risk for wildfire than those east of the 405, which benefited from rain from post-Tropical Storm Rachel, said Daniel Swain, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources climate scientist.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Employees sometimes assume automation exists to replace them, which can result in anxiety and a cold climate.

— Alexandra J. Zanela, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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