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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 whole place could have accommodated dozens of people.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
All of Us at North argue that the move is justified because in addition to the statewide demand for more housing, the Greater New London region is in urgent need to accommodate rapid job growth.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The 248,663-gross-ton vessel can accommodate 5,654 guests at double occupancy and 2,350 crew for its 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
To accommodate all of those options, HP provides a slide holder and three film adapters.
—David English, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
All of Us at North argue that the move is justified because in addition to the statewide demand for more housing, the Greater New London region is in urgent need to accommodate rapid job growth.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The 248,663-gross-ton vessel can accommodate 5,654 guests at double occupancy and 2,350 crew for its 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
To accommodate all of those options, HP provides a slide holder and three film adapters.
—David English, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, the Heat holds the tiebreaker, so the Hornets are in 10th place in the conference with six games left.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The government attempted to reconcile the hodgepodge of leftist ideologies and micro-factions through the testimony of Kyle Shideler, a director and senior analyst at the Center for Security Policy, a far-right think tank.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Now, a new study seeks to reconcile the difference between the science and what regenerative farmers experience on the land.—
Lucianne Tonti,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Future research will likely focus on boosting efficiency and adapting the process for continuous, large-scale operation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, publicly acknowledged discussions between the two governments last week and pledged a series of reforms aimed at appeasing Washington, a concession that indicated both the urgency of the domestic crisis and the vulnerability of the regime.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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While the university officials pointed to finances and low student demand, some professors view the move as a part of a broader effort to appease conservative priorities for higher education, even though the private school operates outside state oversight.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The backdrop of this chilling début novel is the Briarley School for Girls, a regimented institution housed in an imposing English estate.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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All of the art is housed in 15 galleries within Frick’s former residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rest assured that here too, under the gold-leaf ceiling, you may be seated next to luminaries of Rome’s cultural and political scenes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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His wife, Deborah, who was seated next to him, appeared to be less hopeful.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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That explanation did not satisfy the project’s critics.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keown added that restaurants are offering multiple types of pizza to satisfy a growing range of customer demands.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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