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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 cafe accommodates 22 customers inside for breakfast, lunch or pastries and coffee and 24 on the patio.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The owners typically cruise with six to eight guests, though the yacht accommodates a total of 12 guests.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The resort's food and beverage program accommodates dietary restrictions as well.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
In the past, White House events have been held in the East Room, which accommodates 200 people or a tent has been constructed on the grounds for larger events.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
About the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Elizabeth accommodates 2,081 guests and the initial trip was sold out, Menard said.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The diffuser attachment is sold separately but worth the purchase for its versatile, medium prong length that accommodates short to long hair.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Designed to minimize the risks faced by troops on the frontlines, Ukraine’s NUMO ground robot features a modular design that accommodates a range of attachments, from turrets and relay masts to wire cutters and mine-clearing equipment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The rear seat accommodates five, comfortable for four adults.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The owners typically cruise with six to eight guests, though the yacht accommodates a total of 12 guests.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The resort's food and beverage program accommodates dietary restrictions as well.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
In the past, White House events have been held in the East Room, which accommodates 200 people or a tent has been constructed on the grounds for larger events.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
About the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Elizabeth accommodates 2,081 guests and the initial trip was sold out, Menard said.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The diffuser attachment is sold separately but worth the purchase for its versatile, medium prong length that accommodates short to long hair.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Designed to minimize the risks faced by troops on the frontlines, Ukraine’s NUMO ground robot features a modular design that accommodates a range of attachments, from turrets and relay masts to wire cutters and mine-clearing equipment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The rear seat accommodates five, comfortable for four adults.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of the launch of season three of Alice in Borderland in September, THR spoke to Sato in Tokyo about working on the project for so many years, the global success of the show, and what the future holds.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 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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And not unlike that earlier film, this one takes its tale of debauchery and rectitude and reconciles everything with a fiery third act.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Miškinis and writer Eglė Vertelytė (who adapts Rimantas Kmita’s semi-autobiographical novel) masterfully dodge genre tropes, avoiding confining their characters to simplistic labels and keeping the focus of their arcs self-motivated.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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Reportedly, the company intends to reuse the fundamental robotic core — which houses the complex multimodal interaction and motion-control technology — to create a diverse range of new figures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The company was founded by high school buddies Mark Warren and Chris Pence, who came together to start the business in 2012 and have since expanded into a 13,000-square-foot facility that houses a 20-person team.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Made from smooth leather, this compact yet structured style fits just the essentials (your phone, wallet, keys, and sunnies) without feeling bulky.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs tight end appeared to lean in even deeper to the buzz with his lumberjack-style pregame tunnel fits.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jackson adjusts his camera so his lower half isn’t visible.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angela has the nation’s largest indigenous seed bank, which contains hundreds, if not over a thousand, different seeds that have been donated by people.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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