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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 What are the accommodations like for the singles outside the resort? Laura Bradley, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025 At just eight square miles, St. Barths is compact, but its accommodations are anything but ordinary. Kristen Korey Pike, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 In addition to the usual travel expenses like flights and accommodations, certain places around the world charge taxes and fees that are typically unavoidable. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025 Although hostel-like accommodations have long been available near volcanoes, Hof Luxury Villa, which opened last spring about an hour from Katla in remote Hella, offers a serious upgrade. Robin Catalano, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • The Broward County Classic pays for lodging, ground transportation and some meals.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
  • As costs for lodging, dining, and fuel remain elevated, many travelers are adjusting by choosing shorter trips, traveling closer to home, and seeking lower-cost activities.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • Active discussions and negotiations, which end most often with a compromise of some kind. Conflict engagement.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The 26-year-old pass-rusher had been locked in a stalemate with Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones over contract negotiations for weeks, and neither side appeared to be willing to concede an inch.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • Encounter great art within Grand Hyatt Tokyo – with a nod to art consultant Neal Menzies & Company of Los Angeles – at every turn, navigating the opulent facilities, amenities, and restaurants.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Flatscreen TVs and coffee and wine bars are among the amenities featured inside the clubhouse.
    Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • The agreement requires that the developer pay an upfront financial contribution to the district of roughly $6.1 million, with adjustments for the Consumer Price Index over the course of construction.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Snowflake earned 35 cents per share, after adjustments, on revenue of $1.14 billion, above the profit of 27 cents per share and $1.09 billion in revenue that analysts were expecting.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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  • These situations usually play out with extensions of time and compromises, often involving property of siblings, friends, etc.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
  • If there is a peace deal in the offing, land swaps and territorial compromise will be the toughest pill to swallow.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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  • Taylor and Brannon allegedly used much of the money to purchase luxury properties, vehicles, and sporting equipment such as a boat, jet skis, and ATVs.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Unlike a simple make-up bag that jumbles everything together, having a case with specific spots for my various brushes and products was a little luxury that went a long way.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The path forward isn't resistance but strategic adaptation.
    Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • At the gay film festival at the Vista Theater, [the American entries] were mostly old Tennessee Williams adaptations with gay themes, alongside Danish, Swedish, Dutch and Spanish titles.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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  • For those who want the look without the hassle, some modern retailers even sell new small TVs styled to mimic retro models, combining vintage charm with today’s streaming convenience.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Minutes before reaching the corresponding point, Morena changed it to their convenience to silence us and prevent the opposition from speaking out.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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