as in friendly
willing to do a favor
an accommodating waiter who readily honored our request to make substitutions in our order
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as in reconciling
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 adjusting
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 obliging
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in housing
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 accommodating
Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
No island would be big enough for the both of them; Howard’s movie, for no want of effort, proves scarcely more accommodating.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
This precludes it from accommodating thousands of visitors eager to witness simulated slaughter.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Over time, that issue was exacerbated as leadership made decisions that were more accommodating to White families.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
No island would be big enough for the both of them; Howard’s movie, for no want of effort, proves scarcely more accommodating.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
At the same time, many sellers are not accommodating the concerns of would-be buyers, who have become pickier and are seeking more concessions.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
This precludes it from accommodating thousands of visitors eager to witness simulated slaughter.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
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In warm weather that means competitive golf tournaments, friendly tennis clinics, outdoor summer concerts, and a calendar full of signature community events.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Wear them with a simple long-sleeve top or T-shirt for a casual look, or add a blazer and heels for an office-friendly outfit.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The gardens feature a walking path around a 2-acre pond, cherry blossom trees, a plethora of plants, rock formations, a sensory play area made from natural materials, seating areas overlooking the water and more.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Capable of seating 42, the White House Family Theater came about at a moment when the Franklin Roosevelt administration recognized the unique power movies held over the public.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
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His feud with his younger brother, Prince Harry, seems alive and well despite the fact that Harry has taken steps towards reconciling with their father, King Charles.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Oct. 2025
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Breezy Bowl takes a sweeping crack at reconciling all these movements and acknowledging the precarious 2009–10 bounce back.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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The arm uses high-precision torque sensors distributed across its length to detect external forces in real time, adjusting its motion through impedance control for smoother, more natural operations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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During the second episode, Christen opened up about the sacrifices she's had to make for Jared's career and her experience adjusting to a new city.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Vance and his family reportedly stayed in a lavish Georgian manor owned by a light-bulb magnate, obliging me to ask whose bright idea that was.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Beneath the elevated structures lies the operational core of the winery, housing its fermentation and storage facilities.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The latter effort responds to the most acute aspect of California’s shortage — housing the nearly 35% of Californians who are living in poverty or near-poverty, mostly due to housing costs that are among the nation’s highest.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Global investment in artificial intelligence is expected to support Singapore’s manufacturing sector, the central bank said, while construction and financial services should benefit from infrastructure spending and accommodative financial conditions.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Inflationary pressures will persist, and the historically accommodative monetary policy of the past decade will not spring back to life.—
Greg Friedman,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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One of his innovations in the new space is Fresh Out of the Box, a shelf holding books that are newly unboxed without anyone knowing the contents.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Accommodating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodating. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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