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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
let's accommodate the difference in their voices by moving the mike closer to Sarah, whose voice is softer
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
accommodated the lectern to the height of the guest speaker, who turned out to be quite short
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as in to appease
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
regards the tent as entirely inadequate for accommodating them through the winter
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Recent Examples of accommodate
Outdoors, the backyard holds an infinity pool and spa, along with a barbecue pavilion, and out front, a subterranean garage with lifts can accommodate up to 20 cars.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
The facility will also include viewing areas for spectators to accommodate organized events and community programming.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
California, which previously has offered insurance to all kinds of immigrants, has already started to accommodate the federal mandates.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Spacecraft menus are developed to meet the crews' nutritional needs and support their performance while also aligning with crew members’ food preferences and what the spacecraft can actually accommodate.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
The facility will also include viewing areas for spectators to accommodate organized events and community programming.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
California, which previously has offered insurance to all kinds of immigrants, has already started to accommodate the federal mandates.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Spacecraft menus are developed to meet the crews' nutritional needs and support their performance while also aligning with crew members’ food preferences and what the spacecraft can actually accommodate.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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And the Heat is essentially three losses behind the Magic because Orlando holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Miami after sweeping the regular-season series 5-0.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Officials ruled former Wild forward Frederick Gaudreau held Wallstedt's glove hand down with his stick, preventing him from making the save.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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What to watch next Any differences between House and Senate versions would need to be reconciled before heading to the governor's desk.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the duo reissued their 1973 debut album Buckingham Nicks for the first time in decades, and have apparently reconciled.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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That includes climbing ladders, handling tools and adapting to unpredictable environments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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And even the earthbound will feel the benefits — the myriad inventions that have been adapted for everyday use, the economic boost of the space industry, the proliferation of careers that draw young people toward science, technology and math courses.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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In legal filings, Kalshi has argued that it's already regulated by the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission and that having to operate in 50 different ways to appease 50 different states isn't possible.—
Todd Bookman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cyrene then instructs her son to appease the nymphs, Eurydice’s companions, and to make funeral offerings to Eurydice’s husband Orpheus.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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Altman housed OpenAI in Y Combinator’s nonprofit arm, framing it as an internal philanthropic project.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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My favorite corner housed the freestanding soaking tub, where Blue Lagoon bath salts sit on a side table for easy access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Located in the former space of Kalimera, a Mediterranean restaurant that specialized in Greek and Lebanese food, the new La Traila seats 160 diners inside and out, with picnic-style seating.—
Connie Ogle
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Now, seated in a dental chair, Burge got his first look at a new set of dentures, created and fitted by RAM.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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All numbers were adjusted for seasonal volatility.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Still, energy analysts note global markets tend to adjust over time — even if short-term disruptions can lead to temporary price spikes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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However, its customer-first approach is clearly satisfying people, as Amazon Prime has more than 200 million global subscribers.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Still, larger studies will likely be needed to satisfy the FDA’s standards for making a drug over-the-counter, physician Sonya Borrero argued in an accompanying commentary, adding that the evaluation process could be influenced by the way reproductive care has been politicized.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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