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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
Sensory-inclusive shows offer accommodations for a neurodivergent audience of all ages.
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Alyssa Ramos, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
The data will be supported by the network of Urban Tulah hubs that will replicate most services offered in Kerala, other than overnight accommodation.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
With almost no foreign tourists allowed, who’s actually staying in these fancy accommodations?
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
With air tickets and accommodation already paid for, Svrluga is one of four of the paper’s journalists who decided to still come.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Alyssa Ramos, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
The data will be supported by the network of Urban Tulah hubs that will replicate most services offered in Kerala, other than overnight accommodation.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
With almost no foreign tourists allowed, who’s actually staying in these fancy accommodations?
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
With air tickets and accommodation already paid for, Svrluga is one of four of the paper’s journalists who decided to still come.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
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Campaign finance filings outlined in an October report from The Sacramento Bee showed Flora spent hundreds of thousands of dollars given to his re-election campaign by businesses and organizations in 2024, with a significant portion going to travel, lodging and meals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Point Lobos doesn’t have any overnight accommodations or eateries, but fortunately, the park is minutes from the myriad lodging and dining options of Carmel-by-the-Sea.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nonetheless, a second round of negotiations will be held on Tuesday in Geneva, according to multiple reports.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Danish territory got no mentions in the speech, as negotiations over its fate proceed slowly.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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This often leads to limited access to amenities and long car trips for basic errands that ultimately result in higher transportation emissions, especially in low-density neighborhoods.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Serving residents at 60% area median income and below while also including a wide range of community amenities, Little River is hopefully a sign of much more to come.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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By the way, for context, the adjustments amount to a sliver (tenths of a percentage point) of overall employment.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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While the researchers accounted for factors beyond diet that could have affected people’s heart health and skewed the results, such as physical activity, smoking status, family history and body mass index, that adjustment is imperfect, the researchers said.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, Epson’s answer is that this isn’t a shortcut or a compromise.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2026
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Putting an arena — even a world-class one — atop the nation’s busiest train station required numerous compromises.—
Robert Yaro,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Liberty Hotel, Formerly Boston’s Charles Street Jail The Liberty Hotel is a 298-room luxury hotel located in Boston’s charming Beacon Hill neighborhood.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Whether audiences engage with her adaptation in a similar spirit remains to be seen.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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As with many adaptations, the second half of the novel — the generational reckoning — is discarded.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rather than flashy smart home features, focus was instead placed on efficiency, comfort, and subtle convenience.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Scores were based on multiple benchmarks, including convenience of store hours and location, reliability of mobile app, store cleanliness and layout, staff helpfulness, and food quality and freshness.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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