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as in reconciled
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 adapted
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 obliged
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in housed
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 accommodated
Tehran’s response to the US and Israeli war has shattered any remaining belief in the Gulf that the Iranian regime could be accommodated.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The cabin layout that produced the fastest evacuation time accommodated a total of 152 passengers with two rows of first-class seats at the front, and 30 elderly passengers evenly distributed throughout the cabin.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The whole place could have accommodated dozens of people.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
In another case, a Wisconsin man with disabilities who had a walker that specifically accommodated his tall height visited SeaWorld with his family.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Brinson did not have time to wait in the long line that stretched down 52nd Street, but the town accommodated walk-ups.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Meetings, private workspaces, and workshops for creative teams, producers, executives, and project stakeholders can also be accommodated.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The art social reached full registration capacity, with additional participants accommodated through a waitlist and walk-ins.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Uber’s website says service animals must be accommodated in compliance with applicable accessibility laws and the company’s service animal policy, which says there are no exceptions due to allergies, religious objections, or a fear of animals.
—Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The cabin layout that produced the fastest evacuation time accommodated a total of 152 passengers with two rows of first-class seats at the front, and 30 elderly passengers evenly distributed throughout the cabin.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The whole place could have accommodated dozens of people.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
In another case, a Wisconsin man with disabilities who had a walker that specifically accommodated his tall height visited SeaWorld with his family.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Brinson did not have time to wait in the long line that stretched down 52nd Street, but the town accommodated walk-ups.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Meetings, private workspaces, and workshops for creative teams, producers, executives, and project stakeholders can also be accommodated.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The art social reached full registration capacity, with additional participants accommodated through a waitlist and walk-ins.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Uber’s website says service animals must be accommodated in compliance with applicable accessibility laws and the company’s service animal policy, which says there are no exceptions due to allergies, religious objections, or a fear of animals.
—Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodated
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Her father was seated on a chair with one foot tucked under him, and her mother was sitting on the sofa with both feet curled under her.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 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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But the actor says he is fully reconciled, having had a few months to consider it.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The pair reconciled following the incident and continued dating for some time, going on to have a child together — their son, Ever, now two — before eventually breaking up again (and getting back together and breaking up a few more times).—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The La Costa Canyon production features the School Edition, specially adapted for family-friendly audiences while preserving the hilarity and high-energy spectacle of the original.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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This week sees the launch of Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole on Netflix and the author has adapted all nine episodes and serves as showrunner on the series.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like Ash Wednesday, Good Friday is a day where Catholics are obliged to fast and stay abstinent throughout the day until midnight.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The famously-shy sophomore obliged, several of her teammates whipping out their phones to record the big moment.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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The image appears to show the bottom of Orion's service module where its main engine and auxiliary thrusters are housed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And, most people who are living on the street are actively trying to become housed.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Companies across sectors have already adjusted their offerings and weighed price increases due to the surge in oil prices.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a video obtained by Fox News Digital, Schwarzenegger carefully adjusted Baena’s positioning to ensure optimal muscle growth.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Both agencies appeased a murderer.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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There also are a lot of people who need to be appeased to put the show together, so some habits are going to die harder than others.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Accommodated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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