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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
Down on the lower level, a guest bedroom with a full bath accommodates visitors.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 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
An adjustable console allows for better posture and accommodates a range of body types, including pregnant surgeons.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Anyone who has a green thumb—or even newbies who are willing to try—will appreciate this indoor hydroponic growing system that accommodates herbs, vegetables, fruits, and even some flowers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Nonetheless, the judicial architecture historically accommodates settlement expansion.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
The company accommodates those visitors who don’t meet the new DAS criteria with alternatives, Disney said in court filings responding to a federal lawsuit in California.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
Star Princess, which accommodates up to 4,300 guests, is sailing seven- to 14-day itineraries to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Everglades through April 2026 before setting off for Alaska for seven-day Inside Passage cruises for Summer 2026.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The Walkabout accommodates the owners in a luxe front master's suite accessed via split sliding doors that Keystone calls the first of their kind.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 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
An adjustable console allows for better posture and accommodates a range of body types, including pregnant surgeons.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Anyone who has a green thumb—or even newbies who are willing to try—will appreciate this indoor hydroponic growing system that accommodates herbs, vegetables, fruits, and even some flowers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Nonetheless, the judicial architecture historically accommodates settlement expansion.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
The company accommodates those visitors who don’t meet the new DAS criteria with alternatives, Disney said in court filings responding to a federal lawsuit in California.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
Star Princess, which accommodates up to 4,300 guests, is sailing seven- to 14-day itineraries to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Everglades through April 2026 before setting off for Alaska for seven-day Inside Passage cruises for Summer 2026.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The Walkabout accommodates the owners in a luxe front master's suite accessed via split sliding doors that Keystone calls the first of their kind.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Outside of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, who both stand alone as the only squads in their division with winning records, every other divisional leader holds only a slim edge over rivals in hot pursuit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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Aligning fast joints with slow jets The paper’s central innovation is a multirate MPC design that reconciles the different response speeds of a humanoid’s joint actuators and jet engines.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Available in multiple denim washes, from light to dark, this option easily adapts to different seasons and settings.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rasmus Hojlund is the beneficiary and duly obliges with a low finish through goalkeeper Rui Silva’s legs for a goal that will live long in the memory.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate obliges them to manage both inflation and unemployment.—
Drew O'Connor,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The new plan adjusts a person’s payments based on their income, with repayments ranging from 10 to 25 years.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The device itself uses a button array designed for rapid input, with low-latency LEDs for clear visual cues in play and an adaptive difficulty system that adjusts challenges based on performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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