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as in lodging
usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

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as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement the twins each made an accommodation: Jane agreed to Joan's pink curtains and Joan agreed to Jane's purple rug

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as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living a village that wants to attract tourists but doesn't even provide public accommodations for their sanitary needs

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as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation an accommodation to changing economic conditions will be necessary if the church is to remain open

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Recent Examples of accommodation Matt Arts, the assistant general manager at Beechwood Sales & Service, where Kaplan worked, said the company provided reasonable accommodations for him. Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Someone planning a trip, for example, could also use Atlas to search for ideas, plan an itinerary, and then ask it to book flights and accommodations directly. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025 Even younger consumers who crave community and conversation find little accommodation. Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 In addition to the impeccable service, fine dining, and luxury accommodations, one constant was our daily sightings of pink dolphins that would play around the boat and our skiffs during our four-night sailing. Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • For guests who prefer their lodging with clean lines, air conditioning and a bit more distance from the past, Cavallo Point also offers a wing of contemporary hillside suites built when the resort opened in 2008.
    Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Programming for couples, groups and multigenerational families also includes sister property Black Bear at Alpine Falls Ranch, with lodging options from luxury glamping tents to six-bedroom mountain villas with fireplaces and private-chef dining.
    Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • The league has no salary cap, and heading into negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement ahead of a 2026 deadline it is expected that owners will take a firm position against the players’ union in trying to secure one.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Trump recently halted Canadian trade negotiations after an ad funded by the province of Ontario featured a 1987 anti-tariff speech by former President Ronald Reagan.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • Each space has period furniture, original millwork, and all of the luxe amenities discerning travelers expect.
    Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This Airbnb has also been applauded for its popular amenities, like a washer and dryer, dishwasher, travel crib, bathtub, and patio.
    Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • The annual adjustments are instead determined by the nine-member New York City Rent Guidelines Board.
    Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Unlike its peers, though, this bed is dense and required an adjustment period before Gore felt accustomed to the texture.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
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  • The government reopened after Republican lawmakers accepted a compromise that Clinton suggested.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • That versatility allows every fashion lover to preserve the quality and story of their favorite finds without compromise.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Skyridge Glamping For a couple’s getaway, the adults-only Skyridge Glamping near Kananaskis Village blends luxury with nature inside eco-cabins that bring the outdoors inside.
    Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
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  • Wang highlighted regional developments including France’s cultural assets combined with new technology, South Korea’s global Hallyu phenomenon, Japan’s strength in animation and manga adaptation, and Singapore’s commercial integration model.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The celebration began Thursday with a 1,500-drone lightning storm above the Hollywood Forever Cemetery that spelled out the title to the Oscar-winning director’s adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley novel.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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  • The popular gas station and food chain is known for its made-to-order hoagies, coffee, and other convenience items.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The good news is a few quick tweaks can help your device stay powered all day, without sacrificing performance or convenience.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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