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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
let's accommodate the difference in their voices by moving the mike closer to Sarah, whose voice is softer
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
accommodated the lectern to the height of the guest speaker, who turned out to be quite short
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as in to appease
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
regards the tent as entirely inadequate for accommodating them through the winter
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Recent Examples of accommodate
The findings highlight the fact that workplaces and public spaces still aren't accommodating.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
Federal officials are preparing to begin work on a new $400 million harbor that could accommodate Coast Guard icebreakers, cargo barges and Navy warships, along with cruise ships to carry tourists north of the Arctic Circle.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
These vans tend to lack the height and floor area for a full-time wet bathroom, anyway, so can accommodate a convertible longitudinal double bed without losing out on much.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
To accommodate the high number of calls, Fagan said the district started using ambulances from neighboring districts, which delays response times.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
Federal officials are preparing to begin work on a new $400 million harbor that could accommodate Coast Guard icebreakers, cargo barges and Navy warships, along with cruise ships to carry tourists north of the Arctic Circle.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
These vans tend to lack the height and floor area for a full-time wet bathroom, anyway, so can accommodate a convertible longitudinal double bed without losing out on much.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
To accommodate the high number of calls, Fagan said the district started using ambulances from neighboring districts, which delays response times.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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Namajunas held onto the belt in the rematch in November 2021, defeating Zhang via split decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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For investment firms of the ultra wealthy, deal-making held steady in August.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Prince Harry is refusing to give any more explosive tell-alls in hopes of reconciling with his father.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But that likely doesn’t mean Prince Harry will stop trying to reconcile with his family.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Aug. 2025
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Cobra Kai creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg are in early talks to adapt Knight Rider for the big screen at Universal Pictures, Entertainment Weekly can confirm.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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But, since many species of sharks and rays leave similar mating marks, a framework for interpreting bite wounds can be adapted to other species, allowing conservationists to monitor reproductive activity across oceans.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Cincinnati’s city solicitor’s office is handling the disorderly conduct case against him – a decision that some have called politically motivated and intended to appease the concerns of the Black community.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Against that backdrop, Comet Plus opens a tangible payment channel that could potentially appease lawsuits and reconstitute trust.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Airbnb co-founder @jgebbia is working with @DOGE to digitize the government's antiquated retirement process — which is literally housed in 22,000 filing cabinets in a Pennsylvania cave.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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More than 1,000 employees circumnavigate the bustling fifth floor Tempus office around an atrium that Lefkofsky said was a spiral parking ramp before the building — a National Historic Landmark that once housed the country’s oldest mail-order firm — was converted to tech space 25 years ago.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The metal tabletop can also double as a desk or countertop when you’re not seated to eat.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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So introduce yourself to other attendees at your table or seated around you.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Getting hospital privileges at Wisconsin's various health institutions sometimes requires mental health disclosure, although some organizations, like UW Health, have adjusted their questions to remove these disclosures.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This led to inmates being allowed to leave without satisfying the 15-minute supervised waiting period, which allowed inmates to sell their medication where it was often combined with other drugs, causing new health emergencies, Scott said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Petitioner has obtained judgments now totaling over $30,000,000 against Respondents, which Petitioner has been unable to satisfy for approximately two years.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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