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as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
the twins each made an accommodation: Jane agreed to Joan's pink curtains and Joan agreed to Jane's purple rug
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as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living
a village that wants to attract tourists but doesn't even provide public accommodations for their sanitary needs
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as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
an accommodation to changing economic conditions will be necessary if the church is to remain open
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Recent Examples of accommodation
The packages start from $1,500 for a 48-hour experience that includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast and access to the program’s itinerary.
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
At the time, the traveling public sought more modest accommodations, and fewer people were taking trains and staying at hotels attached to the stations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Guest accommodations include six cabins, but, of course, the star is the owner’s suite.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
If a person’s disability is disturbing or harming other residents, allowing that disturbance to continue could be an unreasonable accommodation and therefore not protected by Fair Housing laws.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
At the time, the traveling public sought more modest accommodations, and fewer people were taking trains and staying at hotels attached to the stations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Guest accommodations include six cabins, but, of course, the star is the owner’s suite.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
If a person’s disability is disturbing or harming other residents, allowing that disturbance to continue could be an unreasonable accommodation and therefore not protected by Fair Housing laws.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
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One of those buildings was the only lodging at the canyon bottom, which offers one of the park's most in-demand experiences.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The best balance of exceptional lodging and golf can be found at the Boulders, a luxury resort with two excellent and just extensively renovated desert courses, and the Forbes 4-Star Four Seasons at Troon North, with two of the most famous courses in Arizona.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But after that, troops would be at the mercy of negotiations on Capitol Hill, which remain at a stalemate.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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ProPublica has learned that the contractor relayed information including handwritten Salvadoran documents about the gang negotiations.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Signature outdoor amenities, such as the 50-by-25-foot pool and spa with an adjacent outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning pizza oven, abound.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Details published on the HSE’s website confirm that once the PSE Druzmirje floating solar plant is completed, the lakeside area will be transformed into a recreational and social space for the community, combining renewable energy development with enhanced public amenities.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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The theory is going to be put to the test in more stringent ways against Philadelphia on Sunday and beyond, but an adjustment made before Denver’s 28-3 Week 4 win appears to have paid immediate dividends for the two backs and for Denver’s offense overall.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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With the clock ticking on LA’s aging core — the team lost 16 goals from age adjustment heading into the season, the worst mark of the league — a misstep like this could be crushing.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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In Libra, Mercury is a charming diplomat, prioritizing balance, compromise and social harmony.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The government reopened after Republicans, whom polls showed a majority of Americans blamed, accepted Clinton's compromise proposal.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes teamed a signature Louis Vuitton T-shirt ($1,070) with a pair of luxury track pants and his signature Oakleys.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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After the final match of the day concluded on the Bethpage Black golf course, the action headed over to the Frick Collection in Manhattan, where the luxury brand hosted an elegant gala dinner in honor of the tournament.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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But accommodating Wissa requires further adaptation of Newcastle’s attacking style.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Partridge will soon reprise his role as Tewkesbury in Enola Holmes 3, and join Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden for Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Pride & Prejudice.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Learning how to dye your hair at home comes with plenty of benefits—convenience, salon savings, and a whole new beauty outlet for expression, to name a few.—
Maureen Choi,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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For extra convenience, there are 10 power settings, a clock and kitchen timer, and a 30-second express cooking function.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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