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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
The coach also alleged SJSU accommodated Fleming with other special exceptions, that were not granted to female athletes.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Use it, tell them about your dietary needs and ask if you can be accommodated beyond a baked potato.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Bulky luggage like bicycles and sports equipment is also easily accommodated on the train.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Where Mosquito Supper Club is a five-course $135 prix fixe menu, Saint Claire’s concise menu, served on lovely, mismatched china, is à la carte for parties of six and under, with larger parties accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
However, after more than two seasons, Adams asked to be traded last September, and the Raiders eventually accommodated his request.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
When everyone’s opinion must be accommodated, the result is usually a compromise that satisfies no one and excites even fewer.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Use it, tell them about your dietary needs and ask if you can be accommodated beyond a baked potato.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Bulky luggage like bicycles and sports equipment is also easily accommodated on the train.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Where Mosquito Supper Club is a five-course $135 prix fixe menu, Saint Claire’s concise menu, served on lovely, mismatched china, is à la carte for parties of six and under, with larger parties accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
However, after more than two seasons, Adams asked to be traded last September, and the Raiders eventually accommodated his request.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
When everyone’s opinion must be accommodated, the result is usually a compromise that satisfies no one and excites even fewer.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodated
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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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Nor can this ruling be reconciled with the Court’s decisions in many other cases — including recent rulings that allowed lower court orders to block pro-immigrant policies under the Biden administration.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, the pair reconciled and married a third time, staying together until James' death.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Better to focus on species naturally adapted to your soil pH and looking for varieties/cultivars selected for improved fall color.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Last of Us has also been adapted into a phenomenal TV series on HBO.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Springsteen obliged, with a statement that was at once concise and powerful.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to him, Dicaprio ended the long night by asking him for a drink, and Tunstall obliged with Hibiki Suntory Whisky.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Of the birthing facilities currently operating in Louisville, all are housed within hospital settings, according to the planning commission staff report.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness and Safety was formerly known as the Office of Violence Prevention and is currently housed in the city's Department of Administration.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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If Clark Lea's team can't pull off the upset, then Kalen DeBoer, who had been hot-seated a few weeks prior, suddenly has 2025's best one-loss resume by far, with two wins over top-20 teams that have otherwise not lost.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Normani, Ally Brooke, and Dinah Jane were shown several times seated at a prominent ballroom-side table dressed to the nines in support of their sister in song.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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New Orleans — A bowtie is adjusted.—
Jenny Adams,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Ray successfully adjusted its orbit and continues to function, it was not designed to land.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, with the offseason acquisition of Holiday, and bringing back Lillard, seems to have appeased Grant’s unease.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But many social media users aren’t appeased, with some calling to dismantle JICA entirely, or voicing distrust of the organization’s statements.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accommodated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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