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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 model accommodates up to 12 place settings.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Accessibility Camp Lucy accommodates ADA standards with a selection of accessible rooms and bathrooms, along with wheelchair friendly pathways that lead to the hotel’s elevator.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Developed by Fendi’s architectural team, with its three bar counters in aged walnut wood, red bricks, terracotta surfaces and Alicante marble, Pepe accommodates around 40 guests.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
For compact spaces, the Serwall Dining Set comfortably seats four around a smaller card-table-style setup, while the larger Jocoevol Dining Table accommodates up to nine guests.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Wrigley View Rooftop is a venue located across the street from Wrigley Field that accommodates up to 200 guests through individual and group tickets.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026
Bench seating accommodates more people in less space than individual chairs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Accessibility Camp Lucy accommodates ADA standards with a selection of accessible rooms and bathrooms, along with wheelchair friendly pathways that lead to the hotel’s elevator.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Developed by Fendi’s architectural team, with its three bar counters in aged walnut wood, red bricks, terracotta surfaces and Alicante marble, Pepe accommodates around 40 guests.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
For compact spaces, the Serwall Dining Set comfortably seats four around a smaller card-table-style setup, while the larger Jocoevol Dining Table accommodates up to nine guests.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Wrigley View Rooftop is a venue located across the street from Wrigley Field that accommodates up to 200 guests through individual and group tickets.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026
Bench seating accommodates more people in less space than individual chairs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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Cal Fire still holds a modest annual budget for wildfire mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.—
Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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After helping save an entire family during the disaster, Owen ultimately reconciles with Teddy, with the longtime couple deciding to move to Paris together for her work.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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What is often missing is a unifying perspective that reconciles all dimensions at once.—
ByTony Jarjoura,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The fashionable drama major is rumored to be at the center of Off Campus Season 2, if the show adapts Kennedy’s third Off-Campus book, The Score.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Yaupon holly adapts to dry soil but should be watered regularly until established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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The court replaced it with a read-in version that obliges parliament to refer a panel’s findings to the impeachment committee, which is responsible for conducting a full inquiry into the hearing evidence, determining whether grounds exist to remove a sitting president.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Johnson obliges, gently removing the lid.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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Next door, the Bob Dylan Center houses the massive archive of the Nobel-winning singer-songwriter, who was Guthrie’s biggest acolyte.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Its open-access data platform Ocean Census NOVA now houses thousands of entries detailing previously unknown species lurking in the depths.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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This fabulous mini dress is perfect for date night, a baby shower, or a summer wedding—available in nine gorgeous, colorful patterns, choose the dress that best fits your personal style.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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Amazon has one of the most impressive denim skirt selections online, with a wide range of washes, lengths, and fits available.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
Verb
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And broadcast fees, which have long been a significant source of revenues for teams, will shrink as the league adjusts its framework for televising games to the streaming era, experts said.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Comparable sales, or comps, is a key metric for the retail industry that adjusts for new store openings and closings to ensure fair year-over-year comparisons.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 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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