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 The five-night yacht voyages combine access to historic sites along the river and elegant, luxurious accommodations. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The fellows will receive a stipend for their participation, as well as have their travel and accommodations to Savannah and to Ossabaw covered. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere on the estate, a gatehouse provides accommodation for up to seven staff members, including managers and grooms. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 The federal government has already approved provincial requests for help with shelter and accommodations. ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • The spending is heavily dominated by staff travel, transportation and lodging, which make up the vast majority of the top expenditures, per P-card data reviewed by the Herald after a public records request.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ohio’s first new state park lodging in more than 30 years, the hotel is a game-changer, putting guests right in the middle of the park, minutes away from popular attractions like Old Man’s Cave and Conkles Hollow.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • All eyes now turn towards negotiations between Iran and Oman expected to resolve how ships cross Hormuz.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That claim was rebuffed by Iran, as negotiations with Tehran to open the crucial appear to have been stalled.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • On some long-haul international routes, premium cabins come with everything from lie-flat beds and plush bedding to amenity kits and multiple power outlets.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 9th House of Learning and Travel may highlight a budget, deadline, or long-term goal that needs a small adjustment.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the new proposal, indicating a potential compromise between €60 million and €80 million.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Despite those lingering questions, MPTA Trustee Bob Menzel said the West Craighead station study was an important compromise.
    DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Celebrations began early for Berry, who has been enjoying vacation at the ultra-exclusive and luxury Kokomo private island resort in Fiji with her fiancé Van Hunt.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As traditional luxury faces consumer resistance to ever-increasing costs, DeMellier offers design, craftsmanship, and value without the exorbitant price tag.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • There’s no need to theorize about what happened here because the obvious answer is Bret Easton Ellis signed off on the first two episodes and then abandoned the adaptation.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Previously playing a key role in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Conti’s upcoming slate includes Ti West’s Ebenezer, in addition to Flanagan’s series adaptation of the Stephen King classic Carrie.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Amenity kits often include socks, too, but those tend to be thin, basic, and designed more for one-time convenience than serious coziness.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Disney’s early start for Not-So-Scary mixes convenience and commerce, said AJ Wolfe, owner of Cambrick Yard Media, operator of fan sites including Disney Food Blog and AllEars.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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