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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
The yacht accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins and includes a spa, sauna, gym, jacuzzi, and expansive indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces.
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Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The pillows also feature cooling gel memory foam and a design that accommodates side, back, and stomach sleepers.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
An upper floor was added in 2014 and accommodates a gourmet food court showcasing the best of Tuscan cuisine alongside chic wine and coffee bars.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The compact helicopter features head-to-toe panoramic windows and accommodates two guests, departing directly from Qualia’s helipad.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The spacious interior accommodates towels, snacks and more, while the exterior resists dirt and scuffs.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
It’s made of durable, rust-resistant resin, is lockable and scratch resistant, and easily accommodates pool floats, chair cushions, and more.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The pillows also feature cooling gel memory foam and a design that accommodates side, back, and stomach sleepers.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
An upper floor was added in 2014 and accommodates a gourmet food court showcasing the best of Tuscan cuisine alongside chic wine and coffee bars.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The compact helicopter features head-to-toe panoramic windows and accommodates two guests, departing directly from Qualia’s helipad.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The spacious interior accommodates towels, snacks and more, while the exterior resists dirt and scuffs.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
It’s made of durable, rust-resistant resin, is lockable and scratch resistant, and easily accommodates pool floats, chair cushions, and more.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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The self-image of a predominantly Anglo civilization on the far side of the world—a distant, lucky country insulated from global conflict—no longer holds.
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Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
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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.
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What is often missing is a unifying perspective that reconciles all dimensions at once.
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The screenplay, written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, adapts writer-director Cesc Gay's 2021 Spanish film Sentimental, which was itself based on Gay's 2016 play, Los vecinos de arriba (The People Upstairs).
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They’re made from a pillowy foam that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom support in all the right places.
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That emergency obliges all of us — critical filmmakers, activists, big and small festivals — to be more courageous.
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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.
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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The former seminary's crypt now houses the Wine Grotto.
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Owners discovered that a small flock fits neatly into a suburban routine and pays back in eggs, entertainment and a sense of self-sufficiency.
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The funding freeze fits a broader crackdown in safety-net programs, with similar actions in Hawaii, Minnesota and California that critics describe as election-year theater masking deeper Medicaid cuts.
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Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung's invention adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace.
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Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
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The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.
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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.
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