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as in reconciles
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 adapts
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 obliges
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in houses
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 accommodates
Bring your favorite bottle of bubbly and pick up a lobster roll flight from Off the Hook before setting sail on the Argia schooner, which accommodates up to 49 passengers.
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Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Standards differ according to shape but a cage between two and three feet wide and four and six feet tall accommodates most tomato varieties.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Peoria Unified is currently able to serve over 47,000 students, but only accommodates roughly 37,000.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The park accommodates different energy levels and age ranges in one location — coasters for the adrenaline crowd, a water park for people who want to relax, and kid zones for families with young children.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The vessel accommodates a whopping 6,700 passengers, around two-thirds more capacity than Disney's Wish class ships, which are the Disney Wish, the Disney Treasure and the Disney Destiny.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Aecojoy Metal Storage Shed There’s no such thing as too much storage, and this metal shed easily accommodates gardening tools, yard games, and extra seating.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The bendable design accommodates any ceiling fan shape.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
The House gallery accommodates hundreds of seats beyond the member seats on the chamber floor.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Standards differ according to shape but a cage between two and three feet wide and four and six feet tall accommodates most tomato varieties.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Peoria Unified is currently able to serve over 47,000 students, but only accommodates roughly 37,000.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The park accommodates different energy levels and age ranges in one location — coasters for the adrenaline crowd, a water park for people who want to relax, and kid zones for families with young children.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The vessel accommodates a whopping 6,700 passengers, around two-thirds more capacity than Disney's Wish class ships, which are the Disney Wish, the Disney Treasure and the Disney Destiny.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Aecojoy Metal Storage Shed There’s no such thing as too much storage, and this metal shed easily accommodates gardening tools, yard games, and extra seating.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The bendable design accommodates any ceiling fan shape.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
The House gallery accommodates hundreds of seats beyond the member seats on the chamber floor.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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The country holds reserves equivalent to 254 days of domestic consumption.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In two-round elections, like California holds for governor, a variation could be employed.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s no ending for Heathcliff that reconciles him to the cruelty shown to him by Hindley Earnshaw, who hates him from the moment that his father brings him home.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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By reframing effectiveness through the dual lens of character and context integrity, this approach offers a more realistic theory of leadership—one that reconciles the bright and dark sides and emphasizes the moral compass leaders need to advance the common good.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Robinson uses rats in her research to understand how the brain adapts to emotions and how that affects behavior.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The advantage goes to whoever adapts first.—
Dennis Kozak,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The terms of the deal between property owners and the government obliges these landlords to keep rents affordable for their occupants for decades, generally restricting rent to about 30% of tenants’ income.—
Brian Y. An,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The building houses a quiet but formidable part of California state government that effectively serves as the bank for the world’s fourth-largest economy.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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While much of an airplane is made of aluminum, the nose tip, which houses the radar equipment, is made of plastic.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
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In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Instead, some organizations, such as ASPCA, ask future puppy parents to adopt a dog that fits their lifestyle from a local animal shelter.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Brains guiding machines To make the system practical, the researchers built an adaptive decoding model that learns general brain patterns and then adjusts to individual users.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The threshold now adjusts annually for inflation but does not vary geographically.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.—
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Accommodates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodates. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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