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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
This boutique lodge, located in the mountains outside of Fernie, accommodates no more than 36 overnight guests at a time.
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Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
Yet many companies undermine those benefits by choosing automation that accommodates existing packaging, especially when scaling operations.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Encompassing more than 26,000 square feet, the property accommodates multiple standalone units, including a two-bedroom guest apartment.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
The high bed positioning leaves a capacious garage down below for whatever campers are bringing along for the ride, and a passthrough door accommodates longer items like skis or surfboards.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
Therein lies the conundrum of the show — Gizelle is the most propulsive member of the cast and its anchoring force, and without Karen in play to really keep her in check, the vibe and tenor of the cast accommodates her whims.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026
The interior, designed by American studio Marty Lowe, accommodates 10 guests across five staterooms.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The 6,925-square-foot modern restaurant accommodates 210 guests in the main dining room, a 42-seat bar and lounge, a 58-seat patio as well as two 30-person private dining rooms that can be combined into one.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Where To Stay From Rustic cottages to standard rooms, Big Cedar Lodge accommodates families big and small.
—Kaity Velez, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
Yet many companies undermine those benefits by choosing automation that accommodates existing packaging, especially when scaling operations.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Encompassing more than 26,000 square feet, the property accommodates multiple standalone units, including a two-bedroom guest apartment.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
The high bed positioning leaves a capacious garage down below for whatever campers are bringing along for the ride, and a passthrough door accommodates longer items like skis or surfboards.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
Therein lies the conundrum of the show — Gizelle is the most propulsive member of the cast and its anchoring force, and without Karen in play to really keep her in check, the vibe and tenor of the cast accommodates her whims.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026
The interior, designed by American studio Marty Lowe, accommodates 10 guests across five staterooms.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The 6,925-square-foot modern restaurant accommodates 210 guests in the main dining room, a 42-seat bar and lounge, a 58-seat patio as well as two 30-person private dining rooms that can be combined into one.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Where To Stay From Rustic cottages to standard rooms, Big Cedar Lodge accommodates families big and small.
—Kaity Velez, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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Lampard also holds the record for goals scored by a midfielder in the Premier League, with 177.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 41-year-old champion skier, who holds a record of 12 World Cup wins in Cortina, including six in the downhill, looked aggressive in her first training session.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 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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After a lot of ups and downs — and a breakup — the couple reconciles and gets married in the Season 1 finale.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Nov. 2025
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Mahan is committed to the farm-to-fork sensibility, but also adapts to customers’ tastes, including a kid-friendly barbecue chicken pizza.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Continuously learning from data gathered by a global fleet of machines, the system adapts in real time.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hayley obliges, perhaps too enthusiastically, prompting Yasmin to get involved in the action herself so as not to be outdone in the endless game of power play.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The senior wants the ball and Lake Travis obliges in giving it to him.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Dec. 2025
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This slab of a sandwich houses everything good under one bready roof.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Monday's announcement of new tariffs fits a pattern in which Trump plans to continue to deploy tariffs, possibly to the detriment of relations with other countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The most important factor is how well a shoe fits your foot and stride, rather than the brand name.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
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But organizers said that the leaner program reflected a strategic reallocation of budget resources rather than a tightening of the belt as the trade show adjusts to a more cautious, fragmented global fashion market.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The metering system automatically adjusts how long motorists are held before entering the highway depending on traffic conditions, Liccardo said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2026.
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