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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
See All Example Sentences for accommodate
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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Though Aven never publicly addressed Kylee's allegations, the pair later reconciled.
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Access permissions are reviewed continuously and reconciled against current roles and policies.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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Cohen said the company will adapt to the new regulations in California.
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Feeling slightly out of place amid this crowd is Annie, here on a lark to appease her sister.
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Part of it is Republican candidates trying to appease independent voters.
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About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.
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This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.
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Prosecutors said one gunshot struck a patrol vehicle where deputies were taking cover, and another gunshot struck an armored vehicle where a deputy was seated.
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The general public elects their local members of parliament, and if one party controls a decisive majority of the seats in the House of Commons, as Labour has since the last national elections in 2024, that party's leader generally is seated as the prime minister.
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Police adjust barricades at a security checkpoint at Nassau Street and Maiden Lane.
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Management Incentives Change The Situation Investors spend a great deal of time adjusting earnings forecasts by a few percentage points.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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Treating this as a binary choice means optimizing for one group at the expense of the other, which tends to produce policies that satisfy neither.
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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