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
Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Our testers found the staff to be incredibly friendly and accommodating, the rooms to be well-designed and the location to be exceptional.
—Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023
Kenne Dibner, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
The outfit retained nods to Ukraine’s ongoing war efforts while also accommodating the White House’s preference for a more formal suit, following the pair’s tense Oval Office meeting in February.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
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
Our testers found the staff to be incredibly friendly and accommodating, the rooms to be well-designed and the location to be exceptional.
—Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023
Verb
Hotel staff are proactive in accommodating guest concerns.
—Kenne Dibner, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
The outfit retained nods to Ukraine’s ongoing war efforts while also accommodating the White House’s preference for a more formal suit, following the pair’s tense Oval Office meeting in February.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodating
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Milan Chiva Tote Bag This work-friendly tote bag has all the functional zip-up compartments a bag could need to hold a 13-inch laptop, tablet, or e-reader as well as the essentials like your phone, wallet, and keys.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Aug. 2025
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Applicants are also scored based on criteria designed to narrow the pool down to the most neighborhood-friendly buyers.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 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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There is also plenty of seating options on sale right now in the Outlet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Kimber took steps following his installation as the NBCUSA's top administrator to begin reconciling the denomination's relationship with American Baptist.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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While the focus remains on KIARI, Offset spoke to Ebro Darden on Apple Music about reconciling with his group mate Quavo, and revealed that a joint album paying tribute to the late TakeOff is on the table in the future.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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Bus operators are adjusting schedules, while freight companies are warning of significant delays.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Malonga contributed 13 points on efficient 6-of-7 shooting, another reminder of how quickly the 19-year-old is adjusting to the league.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 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
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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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But Poyser was beaten badly on one passing play, took a bad angle on a 30-yard Jadarian Price run and committed a holding penalty; this was certainly a step up in competition from Jacksonville State.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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It’s made of water-repellent fabric, has an adjustable strap that can be worn multiple ways, and includes an exterior and interior pocket for holding the essentials.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Accommodating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodating. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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