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as in lodging
usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

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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 Art appreciation extends beyond the streets and into the city’s accommodations. Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Almost half of experiences bookings weren’t attached to an Airbnb accommodations reservation, the company added. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025 Escalation not accommodation is his preferred move. Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025 Other larger airlines, like United and American, are also offering accommodations for travelers, even if their flights are not affected. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • While you’re holed up in your new lodgings, enjoy a blissful soak under the rainfall showerhead or take in the view from the glass wall in the bedroom that offers an unobscured view during leaf-peeping season and beyond.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Supporters of laxer rules have argued that Nantucket’s year-round residents need the additional income from renting out properties and that the island should be incentivized to provide lodging for the tourists who come for vacations, weddings and weekend jaunts.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • The 36-year-old's contributions to the Dodgers becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century likely won't be forgotten for a long time, and perhaps during contract negotiations, will be a present reminder.
    Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
  • For now, those negotiations remain uncertain.
    Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
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  • New master communities with modern amenities are continuously being built, while historic neighborhoods with character offer adorable forever homes.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • After adjustments were made to address this issue, 4o remained incredibly popular.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The halftime adjustment from Bengals coach Randy Looney was for Hollenbeck to actually set the ball screen and force the defensive forward to prevent the point guard from turning the corner into the lane.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
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  • The government reopened after Republican lawmakers accepted a compromise that Clinton suggested.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • That versatility allows every fashion lover to preserve the quality and story of their favorite finds without compromise.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • Josh Geller, a luxury travel advisor with EMBARK Beyond travel agency, says bookings to Europe from his American clients are booming.
    Terry Ward, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
  • TikTok and Instagram influencers act as both tastemakers and salespeople, offering five-minute testimonials that make luxury feel both attainable and necessary.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
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  • The new-look adaptation featured Mario being from Brooklyn and being sucked into the Mushroom Kingdom.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
  • This adaptation of Pride & Prejudice grossed more than $120 million worldwide, according to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and has become a cult-classic movie for romance fans everywhere.
    Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
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  • Essential, convenience and efficiency always win.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The transformation comes as Club Med continues to adapt its legacy all-inclusive model to the tastes of modern travelers, who increasingly seek effortless convenience and authentic experiences.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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