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as in to hold
to make or have room for the back seat accommodates three people comfortably

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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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How is the word accommodate different from other verbs like it?

The words contain and hold are common synonyms of accommodate. While all three words mean "to have or be capable of having within," accommodate stresses holding without crowding or inconvenience.

the hall can accommodate 500 people

When could contain be used to replace accommodate?

The words contain and accommodate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, contain implies the actual presence of a specified substance or quantity within something.

the can contains a quart of oil

In what contexts can hold take the place of accommodate?

While the synonyms hold and accommodate are close in meaning, hold implies the capacity of containing or the usual or permanent function of containing or keeping.

the bookcase will hold all my textbooks

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Recent Examples of accommodate The Syracuse Hancock International Airport in New York and the Clinton National Airport in Arkansas were very accommodating and had the wheelchair and assistant right there to help. Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025 How well users of mobility devices can be accommodated often varies by port. Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025 Handcuffed to a chair while his dreadlocks were shaved off Landor had shown prison officials a copy of a court ruling that dreadlocks grown for religious reasons should be accommodated. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025 Rentable studios will open on a rolling basis as the year progresses, with flexible leasing to accommodate artists’ needs. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accommodate
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  • Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • He is being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
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  • For instance, in accounts payable, bots now ingest and reconcile invoices, while finance staff step in only for anomalies or policy exceptions—freeing up time for vendor negotiations and strategic planning.
    Dutt Kalluri, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • But the chances of Meghan reconciling with her own family seem dim.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • As noted in his statement, Yorke recently adapted Hail to the Thief for a spin on Hamlet that opened in Manchester, England, in May.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Professional leagues set their own revenue models, compliance regulations, and discipline regimes — and adapt quickly when circumstances change.
    Jim Martin, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • China sells hybrids and EVs for maximum penetration While some brands offer hybrids and plug-in hybrids to appease those buyers not yet ready to make the switch to full-electric, most Chinese cars sold in Australia are electric.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Certain elements of iconography carried over, but the tone has mostly been serious, toeing a delicate line to appease fans while also attracting general audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
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  • And, in some cases, even the odd-sounding street names tie back to the city’s financial roots: Lombard Street, named for the Italian region known for its bankers and merchants, or Ironmonger Lane, which once housed the metal-trading houses.
    Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Bryant is closing her store on Aug. 31, downsizing and and moving it into the Uptown Boutique store next door, which will house the two separate businesses.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • When seated, imagine a string gently pulling you upward from the top of your head to improve your posture.
    Sue Reynolds-Frost, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, while seated in one of the vaunted venue’s oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • When using a vacuum, remember to adjust the setting from carpets to bare floors.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.
    T'Keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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