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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
The zoo's Elephant Care Center was built to accommodate the needs of geriatric elephants, having a crane and remote lifting equipment, zoo officials had previously noted.
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2025
With outdoor seating, the restaurant accommodates twice as many diners as its tiny older sister.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
State Farm Stadium, the primary venue, holds over 63,000 and can expand to accommodate roughly 73,000.
—Amanda Castro
mandy Taheri
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The money also will cover a realignment of 2,000 feet of Oakhill Road and the raising of the road by 6 feet to accommodate a new tunnel under the road.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2025
With outdoor seating, the restaurant accommodates twice as many diners as its tiny older sister.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
State Farm Stadium, the primary venue, holds over 63,000 and can expand to accommodate roughly 73,000.
—Amanda Castro
mandy Taheri
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The money also will cover a realignment of 2,000 feet of Oakhill Road and the raising of the road by 6 feet to accommodate a new tunnel under the road.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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Danish officials held a press conference on Thursday morning detailing the latest incidents, which prompted the complete closure of Aalborg Airport -- which is also used by the Danish armed forces -- on the northern tip of Denmark's Zealand island.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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On 10 September, the Council held consultations in response to the large-scale violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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By the series finale, the two had reconciled and were raising their two kids together.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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King and Conqueror, a new series about the Norman takeover, is the BBC’s attempt to reconcile this older story with the newer one.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Relaxed selection, when an environmental stressor is removed, has occurred in many organisms that adapt to dark conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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The conversation turned to their approaches to adapting existing material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement According to Knight, Edward’s gesture was part of a general effort to extend an olive branch to appease potential adversaries.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Planning Commission’s recommendation to push the dedicated bus lanes to the first phase of development seems unlikely to appease those most concerned about future traffic congestion.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Merit is also debuting a new Signature Lipstick in shade Maxwell—a mauvy, cinnamon brown is a satin finish that complements any complexion—housed in silver packaging that has Maxwell written all over it.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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That difference shifts housing from 27 percent of a retiree’s budget in surplus states to 32 percent in shortfall states.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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During the game, the Fox broadcast cut to a shot of Goodell, Mohan and Adams all sitting in the front row of the suite, with Jesser seated right behind the three.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Viewers were able to see an elderly man playing an instrument while seated on a chair.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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When introduced carefully, often times first through scent, and given time to adjust, cats and dogs can form deep bonds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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