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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
Perched on the 24th floor with views of Boston's Charles River, the suite is designed for a family getaway, accommodating two adults and two children.
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Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The multilevel home can accommodate up to 12 people and has a three-car garage, a private hot tub, and an outside gas fireplace.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Court Two was left empty to accommodate the fans.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
This formal living room also has four-top table in the corner to accommodate a second grouping of people, adding to the room’s flexibility.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
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Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The multilevel home can accommodate up to 12 people and has a three-car garage, a private hot tub, and an outside gas fireplace.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Court Two was left empty to accommodate the fans.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
This formal living room also has four-top table in the corner to accommodate a second grouping of people, adding to the room’s flexibility.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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While the Danish pharma giant holds the patents to these GLP-1s for the time being, some are due to expire as early as next year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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In November 2026, 33 seats will be contested, 20 of which are currently held by Republicans and 13 by Democrats.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Can Harry also reconcile with his brother, Prince William?—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hernan and Davis parted ways by the end of season 9, but appear to have reconciled since filming wrapped.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Air travelers came and went mostly without trouble at Denver International Airport on Friday, expressing gratitude for federal air traffic controllers working without pay, ready to adapt as flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration kicked in.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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An ever-adapting fusion of flesh and technology, the Borg are a hostile force that seeks not just to eradicate humanity, but to enslave it, forcibly eradicating the sense of self and folding its victims into a homogenous hive mind.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The goal is to appease your inner child, rest, and enjoy the season’s joy in the comfort of your home.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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In fact, several of the investigators believed the shooting was intentional, and that the Biden administration had actually soft-pedaled the investigation’s findings to appease Israel.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The charter revisions will lead to more housing and more types of housing in low-density neighborhoods, which is housing the city needs.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the investigation was published, 26 Democratic members of Congress, including a handful from California, sent a letter to Becerra demanding answers about how the Office of Refugee Resettlement, housed in his department, was operating and tracking children released from its care.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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In fact, having the audience seated so close to the actors, some of the sung lines are easier to understand and the joy and suffering the actors transmit from such a close perspective makes their feelings more palpable.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Mecca was seated atop a desk, paws on a yellow pad.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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