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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
While all accommodations share a similar aesthetic, larger cottages provide additional living space and outdoor areas for guests seeking more privacy during their stay.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Many foreign patients travel to New Delhi for medical treatment and often stay in nearby hotels or residential accommodation during their visits.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Cuthbertson also claimed that the bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by rescinding his work-from-home medical accommodation and subsequently disciplining him for relying on it.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Staff also provide for special diets and allergy accommodations when necessary.
—Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Many foreign patients travel to New Delhi for medical treatment and often stay in nearby hotels or residential accommodation during their visits.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Cuthbertson also claimed that the bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by rescinding his work-from-home medical accommodation and subsequently disciplining him for relying on it.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Staff also provide for special diets and allergy accommodations when necessary.
—Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
Noun
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To the west of the park boundaries lie a handful of private concessions, housing a few riverside lodgings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Flights, lodging and local guides in host cities tend to book out fast, and prices climb the closer the date gets.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday for a new round of negotiations on behalf of the United States.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Still, Bartos argues the pace and scope of reform changed dramatically once the United States began applying pressure through budget negotiations and funding discussions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Those amenities flow into the new Triton Center, which is receiving some positive early reviews.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Such temblors are typically aftershocks caused by minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The week’s results include an additional adjustment for the Memorial Day holiday.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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California’s system that combines appointments and elections for judges is a compromise between two competing legal philosophies.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Both Lesser and the United Way of Connecticut have offered a compromise.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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His company helps travelers book luxury vacation rentals in Turks and Caicos.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Luigi continues to work with the Capel Rosso Lighthouse, now a boutique luxury hotel.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Accessibility Stairs, walkways, and hillsides make up a lot of the resort, and accessibility adaptations don't widely exist at present.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The Aang gang officially reassembled later that September, about three years after filming season 1, to shoot both 2 and 3 back-to-back over the course of a calendar year — all to see the full live-action adaptation through to the end.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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That way, patients benefit from the convenience of telehealth while maintaining a connection with their in-person providers.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Few destinations combine such dramatic scenery with the convenience of seeing multiple places while unpacking just once.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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