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 Tickets do not include travel accommodations. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 Campspot highlighted the ranch’s creative accommodations and its many one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences including its ranch wagon accommodations, horse feeding and pet friendly cabins. Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Fans can request to book one of 10 one-night stays running from April 6 through April 16, with accommodations for up to four guests per visit. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026 One major point repeated by multiple commentators in several posts about the new accommodations? Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • Book Accommodations Early Group-friendly lodging goes fast, so book as soon as the destination is locked in.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The fervor is reshaping the lodging market in World Cup cities across the US, which are expecting millions of visitors throughout the course of the tournament.
    Maya Davis, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • Cybele Mayes-Osterman Iran and the United States have yet to find common ground to move to the next step towards negotiations, a regional official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
  • After more than a week of intense negotiations — some involving the White House — the two sides agreed early Friday to fund most parts of the Homeland Security Department except for ICE and parts of CBP.
    Kevin Freking, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • The bedroom looked out onto Park Avenue, and the bed was dressed in linens by Frette; the bathroom came equipped with a soaking tub, separate shower, and amenities by Aesop.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • Focus on adjustments that are necessary to protect your time and support your health.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Hardware for cabinetry is left for final adjustment.
    Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Neither Republican senators, who made the latest offer, nor Democrats, who are demanding more changes in immigration enforcement, appeared closer to a compromise.
    LISA MASCARO, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The real takeaway Solo travel strips away the compromises that come with group planning.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Twenty or thirty years ago, stadiums entered a luxury arms race, and they are now largely designed for lavish fan experiences affordable to only a few.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Stacey Lastoe is a freelance journalist covering wellness and luxury travel, food and drink, hotels, travel trends and news, and more.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • First published in 1985, Hojo’s City Hunter has sold more than 50 million copies and remains one of the foundational titles of modern Japanese pop culture, spawning anime series, films, games and stage adaptations over the decades.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
  • In the flux of real life, leadership is more about constant small adaptations than about bold, systematic decision making.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • For legitimate entrepreneurs, these features are a convenience.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • But in states that haven’t banned kratom, it’s sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience, grocery and health food stores in various forms, including powders, loose-leaf teas, capsules, tablets and concentrates.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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