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
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The staff is very accommodating and happy to meet any needs or requests mentioned when booking or at check-in.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
With most of Nashville’s major weekend events set outdoors, the weather should be accommodating if not a little warm.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The viral video is a reminder of the simple, joyful moments that come with pet ownership—and an example of the accommodating and loving nature of dog owners.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The staff is very accommodating and happy to meet any needs or requests mentioned when booking or at check-in.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
The firm works fast (12 to 14 months), is accommodating to clients who want direct input, and can deliver orthodox iconography on demand.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
With most of Nashville’s major weekend events set outdoors, the weather should be accommodating if not a little warm.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodating
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From art and music at the museum to Oktoberfest beers and block parties, the calendar is stacked with events that range from family-friendly to nightlife-ready.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bootcut bottoms come in a petite-friendly 27-inch inseam, which, according to the product’s description, fits those 5-foot-3 and under.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Forget seating the whole extended family and, instead, focus on those in your immediate household.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Where to stay Stay at Furukawa in the center of Jozankei, a ryokan with indoor and open-air baths, multicourse kaiseki dinners, and 52 rooms with warm lighting, wooden and tatami flooring, and seating areas for sipping green tea.—
Rob Goss,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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Prince Harry and King Charles are reportedly reconciling, or at least moving closer to it.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cultural fluency also means reconciling work habits.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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At just 4 to 5 weeks old, the kittens are still adjusting to life without their mother after being fostered through A Place for Meow Rescue, a rescue based in Rapid City, South Dakota.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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As already mentioned, the minimum investment thresholds were raised to $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (rural, high-unemployment, or infrastructure projects) and $1,050,000 elsewhere, adjusting these amounts for inflation.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vance and his family reportedly stayed in a lavish Georgian manor owned by a light-bulb magnate, obliging me to ask whose bright idea that was.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On one hand, state officials declare housing their top priority.—
Chip Monaco,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ellis, a security guard for the building housing the obstetrician's office at the time, testified that the confrontation occurred after Cardi B, then pregnant with her first child, stepped out of an elevator on the fifth floor.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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However, the couples who managed to adjust successfully to these rough patches were usually the ones who adopted flexible, accommodative approaches to the problem.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the photo, Elordi stood behind Romy, holding a glass of wine as Romy stuck her tongue out at the camera.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Packers controlled the line of scrimmage, holding the league’s top-scoring offense from 2024 to just 13 points.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accommodating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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