as in friendly
willing to do a favor
an accommodating waiter who readily honored our request to make substitutions in our order
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as in reconciling
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 adjusting
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 obliging
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in housing
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 accommodating
Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Compromise was key, Upshaw always said - although the union often was criticized for being too accommodating.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Air Inuit’s new combi configuration—combining passengers and freight on the main deck—features a forward cargo compartment accommodating five pallets and an aft cabin that can seat up to 90 passengers.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Second-row legroom decreases slightly because the battery is mounted under the front passenger sat, but the Palisade’s interior remains one of the most accommodating and attractive in its class.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Compromise was key, Upshaw always said - although the union often was criticized for being too accommodating.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Protect your power through strategic silence Good girl conditioning taught many women to be open, transparent, and accommodating.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Air Inuit’s new combi configuration—combining passengers and freight on the main deck—features a forward cargo compartment accommodating five pallets and an aft cabin that can seat up to 90 passengers.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodating
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The developments come as the White House has spurred a variety of sports-friendly initiatives to honor the semiquincentennial, including a UFC fight on the White House lawn in June.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The windows also feature bird-friendly glass to prevent birds from flying into them.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The business does not have seating.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2026
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In addition to helping the team on the field, the Royals’ move will add about 230 seats in Kaufman’s left and right field seating areas.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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With technology in general, Pratt is reconciling with the positives and negatives constantly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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By tracking data back to its source, auditors can avoid the tedious task of manually reconciling spreadsheets.—
Matthew Kayser,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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After all, adjusting your thermostat for the afternoon isn’t going to bust your energy bill for the month.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, Primerica’s research also indicates that some consumers are adjusting their financial habits in response to current economic pressures.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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The article is the key mutual defense clause, obliging all member countries to come to the aid of another member whose sovereignty or territorial integrity might be under threat.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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After obliging, the rapper started to riff by adding some new insults.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
22 Dec. 2025
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The university will open a new residence hall in 2026, housing another 300 students on its 175-acre campus.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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The 100,000-square-foot building formerly housing the clothing and home goods store is being transformed into multiple shops, with a new name and new facade, said John Ardigo, director of construction with Tourmaline Capital, a real estate development firm working on the project.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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The central bank expects Japan's GDP to grow moderately as other countries return to growth, and the BOJ sees a virtuous cycle of rising prices and wages, supported by government's economic measures and accommodative financial conditions.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, more food companies, restaurants, and franchises such as Chipotle, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and IHOP are adapting to veganism and vegetarianism by including accommodative options for these diets on their menus.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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Judges have criticized them for holding immigrants without bond, deporting them without hearings, and now, forcing their way into private homes without a warrant signed by a judge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Surveillance footage from outside the store shows the deputy pinning Graham to the ground and holding him by the neck with his legs as Graham continued to fight back.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Accommodating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodating. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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