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 With the Paramount closed, some film premieres will be held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, which accommodates about 2,800. Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Primary Bath To fit a tub in the primary bath, Tribbett created a step-up that accommodates plumbing and angled the tub to leave room for a shower on the right. Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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  • San Bruno’s 1-million-cubic-foot facility alone holds more than 750,000 immigration case files, many of which document Asian American and Pacific Islander history on the West Coast.
    Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Ivan’s room feels practically airless, his face obscured in shadows, or captured in hazy side profiles, as Anica’s bright, concerned gaze holds the frame’s focus.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ted shares an emotional reunion with Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), reconciles with Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) and gets ready to work again with Higgins (Jeremy Swift), Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley (Juno Temple).
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The nervous system adapts too, becoming better able to activate and coordinate muscle movement.
    Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With Nolan and Emma Thomas producing for Syncopy, The Odyssey adapts Homer’s epic poem in telling the story of Odysseus (Damon) making his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 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
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  • Lynne Sladky The nearly 10,000-square-foot (900 square meters) Jellyfish Museum houses roughly 20 unique species of jellyfish found in Florida waters and other parts of the world.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Bass has applied for preliminary permits to build a two-floor, 3,000-square-foot office and rental center on the northwest side of the property, which now houses a pumphouse.
    Mark Dee August 18, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Some suites intentionally feel cave-like and cocooning, which fits the atmosphere but may not suit everyone.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also the matter of who fits where, with some players such as Greathouse, Mylan Graham and Jordan Faison capable of playing multiple spots.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Most products are launched, customers provide feedback and the organization adjusts.
    Alessandro Lagi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inventory will be replenished when the third sales phase opens in 2027, but the purchasing patterns will probably be similar — unless LA28 adjusts prices.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • This way of handling stress occurs when someone acts calm, appeases the threatening person and retreats to de-escalate the situation.
    Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The city’s first street food market appeases the vast spectrum of palates and preferences, from vegans' to meat-lovers', by featuring ten culinary traders who specialize in ethnic fare from Greece to the bayous of Louisiana.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Accommodates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodates. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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