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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
Their parent does not believe the school district is providing the accommodations that their child is legally entitled to.
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Joshua Cowen, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
Belmond will also operate new three-night itineraries linking Paris to Venice with a stay at Hotel Cipriani, Paris to Florence with time at Villa San Michele following its spring 2026 reopening, and Paris to Portofino with accommodations at Splendido, the Portofino landmark that reopened in 2025.
—AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
To Laura Malone, pediatrician and director of the Post-Covid-19 Rehabilitation Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, part of the trouble around accommodations traces back to lack of knowledge around the illness.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Reaching a lasting accommodation between Israelis and Palestinians remains a distant prospect.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Joshua Cowen, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
Belmond will also operate new three-night itineraries linking Paris to Venice with a stay at Hotel Cipriani, Paris to Florence with time at Villa San Michele following its spring 2026 reopening, and Paris to Portofino with accommodations at Splendido, the Portofino landmark that reopened in 2025.
—AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
To Laura Malone, pediatrician and director of the Post-Covid-19 Rehabilitation Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, part of the trouble around accommodations traces back to lack of knowledge around the illness.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Reaching a lasting accommodation between Israelis and Palestinians remains a distant prospect.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
Noun
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These figures are based on tourism impact calculators measuring lodging, dining, retail and recreation spending in Bentonville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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For traditional lodging, bed down at Mountain House Rajska Vrata in Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where ski days end on the sunny patio with local specialties such as nettle soup or herbal rakija (brandy) around the fireplace.—
Naomi Tomky,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The government shutdown is entering day 20 with no serious negotiations underway to bring it to an end.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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So while the president can make his priorities for negotiations clear, there is no guarantee that China will listen.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The amenities include secluded beaches, a golf course, a beach club, an equestrian centre, fitness and spa facilities, and an organic farm.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 Oct. 2025
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The pub and other amenities Meanwhile, at the Golden Lion Pub, over two dozen guests were already seated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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The rate adjustments over the past 20 years were meant to allow the utility to meet its requirements related to the sewer overflows, Block told the Board of Directors during a meeting last week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Selling 13% last year likely cost Ross more than $150 million in capital gains taxes, though many adjustments and variables can impact those numbers.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Kings’ deal with Murray is a fair compromise between a new front office that didn’t draft Murray and a still-rising wing who just turned 25.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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With a council majority then in Duggan's corner, the proposals would yield mixed results, ending in a blend of wins, losses and political compromise.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Lincoln Navigator is an all new, full size luxury SUV that received a significant redesign for the 2025 model year and is now entering its 5th generation.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Carter’s research for a billionaire aesthetic included combing through design magazines and coffee-table books, noting blanched color palettes and editorial spreads that both reflect and shape real-world luxury.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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Its modular design allows operators to quickly reconfigure the turret with new sensors or weapon systems, enabling fast adaptation to evolving mission requirements and emerging threats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Isaac appeared on the late-night show to promote Frankenstein, a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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It will be made for convenience, with portability and easily cleaned parts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, what’s spiking interest in these communities is convenience.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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