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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
This set comes with three different sizes—small, medium, and large—and can accommodate clothing, shoes, accessories, and toiletries, per reviewers.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Burgers, patties and pancakes are also accommodated.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
The goal is to accommodate 200 animals in-house once the barn renovation is done, and have enough space for 200 more in the field hospital.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
According to the drone firm, the Raybird variant was modified to accommodate a new fuel system and to distribute weight for larger hydrogen fuel tanks.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Burgers, patties and pancakes are also accommodated.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
The goal is to accommodate 200 animals in-house once the barn renovation is done, and have enough space for 200 more in the field hospital.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
According to the drone firm, the Raybird variant was modified to accommodate a new fuel system and to distribute weight for larger hydrogen fuel tanks.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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Often, traditional behaviors, expectations, and norms on the part of employers, industry, and even their own families hold women back from maximizing their career potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Many houseplants, including tropicals and ferns, can struggle with the lower levels of humidity that occur in cold weather, when the air naturally holds less moisture.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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About a month after the trial—before Gorman’s decision was filed—James and his sisters sent Rupert a letter hoping to reconcile.—
Gabriel Sherman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Lee’s government is trying to maintain neutrality between China and Japan for as long as possible—hopefully until the two countries reconcile.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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To appease conservatives, GOP leaders agreed to separate the Commerce, Justice and science portion from the other two bills.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The country is now being led by the former Vice-President, Delcy Rodríguez, who is trying to appease Trump and fend off internal challenges, as our foreign correspondent Jon Lee Anderson explains on the latest episode of the Political Scene podcast.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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All those years of speeches are housed in one place, across the street from the Capitol, in the State Library and court building.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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When manual driving is selected, the airbag housed within the steering wheel is used instead.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Founded as a pop-up, the restaurant moved into a 55-seat space on Sunnyvale’s Murphy Avenue before adding a flagship location in Palo Alto that seats 175 and also hosts jazz concerts.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to being moisture-wicking, the shearling lining helps to naturally adjust to your body’s temperature, keeping feet cool and dry.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The film artfully blends wacky gags and references with resonant themes that affect our world, including discrimination and unconscious bias, satisfying viewers of all ages.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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Still others find their sense of adventure satisfied by ordering the most exotic item on a familiar restaurant's menu.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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