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
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
The service The staff at Shutters are friendly and accommodating.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The bill would also explicitly prohibit the Kansas Department of Revenue from accommodating gender marker change requests on driver’s licenses, state ID cards and birth certificates.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
So awesome and could not have been more accommodating.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
The service The staff at Shutters are friendly and accommodating.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
Vancouver, obviously, would be best served by accommodating that, while returning a mid-round draft pick.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The bill would also explicitly prohibit the Kansas Department of Revenue from accommodating gender marker change requests on driver’s licenses, state ID cards and birth certificates.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodating
Adjective
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With the city facing multiple lawsuits over the billing debacle, Clark helped oversee a friendly class-action lawsuit against the city, the judge found.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Zero Waste Textile Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to highlight the environmental impact of consuming fast fashion and soft consumer goods while providing education about sustainable solutions and zero waste options anyone can participate in.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When Arsenal initially explored the idea, there were concerns that the need to segregate standing areas from seating areas might lead to stripping out areas of seating, leading to a reduction in standing berths.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Here, a kitchen island provides the chef with more work space while on the dining area side of the island there will be seating for informal snacks or guests while entertaining.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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But those who want to learn more would be well-advised to read this essay, which explains how casting a small film requires adjusting your life to a distinct rhythm and watching endless amounts of material.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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Black has sometimes driven for miles to a particular cemetery only to find a funeral under way, obliging him to leave empty-handed.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 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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The Minneapolis City Council debated the renewal of two liquor licenses on Tuesday, focusing on two hotels allegedly housing federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The building housing the Merchant's House Museum was built in 1832.—
Jeana Fermi,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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Detroit entered the post-All-Star meeting holding a 2-0 lead in the three-game season series, which meant the Pistons owned the tiebreaker regardless of the outcome at The Garden on Thursday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many people feel better holding a large cash cushion, especially after periods of volatility.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Accommodating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodating. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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