Definition of accommodationnext
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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 Biggest Bed’s aim was to raise awareness for children and teens who lack proper sleeping accommodations in the face of natural disasters, abuse, and poverty. Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 12 June 2026 Tell us all about the accommodations. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 Bucking that trend, however, the Prince and Princess of Wales are paying a market rate for their Crown Estate accommodations. Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 Cuthbertson also claimed that the bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by rescinding his work-from-home medical accommodation and subsequently disciplining him for relying on it. Chase Jordan june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • Tickets for any match in any city will cost you a pretty penny at this point in the tournament, but seats for the final will set you back a staggering amount—likely about five figures for Category 1 tickets, according to the New York Times, and that doesn’t even account for travel or lodging.
    Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • Keep in mind that volunteering is unpaid, and travel or lodging expenses aren’t covered, said LA28.
    Paris Barraza, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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  • The decision was made due to logistical challenges and in hopes of avoiding delays that might derail the negotiation process, one source said.
    Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has reclaimed 450 acres of ancestral land in Butte County after roughly seven years of negotiations.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
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  • This is identical to the fact that unit owners are responsible for their pro rata share of the budget cost for any amenity or service even if that amenity or service is not used.
    Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
  • Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.
    Teresa Mackintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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  • That adjustment does not look the same for everyone.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
  • Families may seek therapy to help navigate challenges such as separation or divorce, bereavement and grief, relationship conflict, behavioural concerns, or significant life transitions and adjustments.
    Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
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  • This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.
    Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
  • In all of these instances, a compromise for uniformity was there for the taking.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
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  • Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 June 2026
  • And the video of the TV unfurling like a monstrous robot in the corner of your luxury living room is worth watching too.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
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  • Asked which content categories are most likely to travel globally in the coming years, several executives highlighted Japanese live-action adaptations and Asian IP.
    Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • Gosling currently stars in and produced Project Hail Mary, the adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling novel directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 June 2026
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  • Online comments reveal people enjoy its convenience, easy-to-use telehealth app, and quick access to minor care.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
  • For those looking to balance convenience, affordability and design, Firmoo represents one of the more practical options available on the market today.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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