accommodates

present tense third-person singular of accommodate
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to make or have room for the back seat accommodates three people comfortably

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Recent Examples of accommodates This is an area of the home that easily accommodates both daily living and entertaining. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 Read on for expert tips to turn your den into a stylish space that accommodates everything from cozy evenings in to Mahjong night with friends. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Built in 2017 by Lurssen, the yacht has six decks and accommodates 16 guests and 36 crew. Robert Frank, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The mid-sized 737-8 carries 160 to 180 passengers across a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), whereas the larger 737-9 accommodates 175 to 195 passengers with a maximum range of 3,300 nautical miles (6,110 km). Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 People like them want to work, but finding a job that safely accommodates their disease management is easier said than done, Schroer said. Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 July 2026 Delos Villa accommodates 14 guests across two levels with a private pool and separate outdoor areas. Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The sleek and oversized design accommodates petite decor like bud vases and personal care items alike without making the countertop feel cluttered. Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 One can carry 116 passengers; the other accommodates just 64, resulting in more space per guest. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
Verb
  • Chan Gin Kai, founder and CEO of Silver Media Group, said Asia holds some of the richest histories, cultures and mythologies in the world, but many of these stories remain little known outside their home countries.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Craig represents the state's Second Congressional District and holds a significant cash advantage in the race.
    Aki Nace, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • So is a sales, inventory, and operations planning cadence that continuously reconciles demand, inventory, capacity, and constraints across tiers.
    Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The couple reconciles, and later that evening, Cal gets down on one knee and proposes.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
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  • The memory foam interior adapts to your neck, and an adjustable Velcro closure gives you a personalized fit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Culture adapts to protect an identity the leader is defending and the organization pays the compounding cost.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The following day, the state added him to its official register of terrorists and extremists, a designation that obliges Russian banks to freeze his assets.
    Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Zeus obliges, striking their ship with a thunderbolt that destroys it and kills every member of Odysseus’ crew except the king himself.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Grafton Correctional Institution houses just over 2,000 inmates for minimum and medium security levels and has been in operation since 1988, according to the facility.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The New School, which houses New York’s Parsons School of Design, laid off some ninety employees in June in response to a $50 million annual deficit.
    News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Everyone has their own idea of what kind of quarterback fits their offense.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Certain things are exempt, like virtual textbooks, but teachers are still trying to figure out where everything else fits.
    Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Power comes from a mid-drive motor producing 100 Nm of torque, paired with a responsive torque sensor that adjusts assistance based on your pedal pressure.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Your lender adjusts the loan terms to make payments more manageable.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
  • 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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