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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
let's accommodate the difference in their voices by moving the mike closer to Sarah, whose voice is softer
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
accommodated the lectern to the height of the guest speaker, who turned out to be quite short
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as in to appease
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
regards the tent as entirely inadequate for accommodating them through the winter
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Recent Examples of accommodate
The reason for the temporarily softened stance is that there will be significant changes to transit services and severe street closures to accommodate the massive crowds.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The family began researching different options before ultimately deciding to install a Stiltz Trio elevator, which could accommodate both Rudy and his wheelchair while fitting within their home.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Organizations that design and accommodate for the full range of human experience do not just do good.
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Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The housing affordability problem has loomed especially large in cities with roaring economies and not much new development to accommodate growing demand to live there.
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Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 June 2026
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The family began researching different options before ultimately deciding to install a Stiltz Trio elevator, which could accommodate both Rudy and his wheelchair while fitting within their home.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Organizations that design and accommodate for the full range of human experience do not just do good.
—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The housing affordability problem has loomed especially large in cities with roaring economies and not much new development to accommodate growing demand to live there.
—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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Those arrested for criminal conduct must be held accountable in our court system.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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In recent decades, various popes have sought to reconcile with the group and in 2009 Pope Benedict XVI lifted the excommunications of the four bishops ordained in 1988.
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Mutual friends are reportedly hoping Swift and Keleigh can reconcile soon.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Organizations that approach this thoughtfully, measure outcomes carefully, and remain willing to adapt will be in the best position to determine whether a four-day workweek truly works for their business long-term.
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Tauruses usually follow the rules and do what is suggested to thrive and prosper because appeasing others is easier than arguing.
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In a 3-0 battering of Scotland, manager Carlo Ancelotti appeased the people of Miami with a Neymar cameo.
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The April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed.
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The Loews Kansas City houses 1587 Prime, the steakhouse co-owned by football celebs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
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Lacob was seated with her legs tucked underneath her on a fluffy couch in the living room of her Mediterranean-style estate.
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Fulton County commissioners have refused to seat Julie Adams and Jason Frazier to the five-member Fulton County Board of Registrations & Elections.
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Compare receipts to your plan, then adjust a subscription or daily expense so the numbers match the rhythm of your life.
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That number can be adjusted based on new information over time.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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