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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
My stomach had always been the bane of my body image struggles, and that loathing didn’t magically disappear as my uterus expanded to accommodate an undeniably miraculous addition.
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Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
But some residents worry that the proposal to deepen and widen the shipping channel to accommodate the massive container vessels will dredge up toxic contaminants from steel making, still buried in the bottom of the Patapsco River.
—Timothy B. Wheeler, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
This problem needs an instant solution; portable classrooms can solve the problem by accommodating many students.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Partnering with schools will be key to accommodating the growing student population.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
But some residents worry that the proposal to deepen and widen the shipping channel to accommodate the massive container vessels will dredge up toxic contaminants from steel making, still buried in the bottom of the Patapsco River.
—Timothy B. Wheeler, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
This problem needs an instant solution; portable classrooms can solve the problem by accommodating many students.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Partnering with schools will be key to accommodating the growing student population.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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After six weeks of uncertainty, a solution was finally reached on Thursday (May 1): The 98th Oscars will be held as originally scheduled.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
4 May 2025
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Heiss’s bed would be a platform floating in a room, with no clutter around it; the only other objects would be a curved lamp and a cabinet to hold Heiss’s linen shirts and trousers.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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State agencies then set about reconciling the pre-existing medical cannabis regulations with the new adult use law.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Because the House made changes to the Senate’s original version, lawmakers will either need to form a conference committee to reconcile the differences or the Senate could vote to accept the House’s version as is.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Crocs Offroad Sport Clogs Outdoorsy types will appreciate that these clogs were made with a rugged sole for extra traction to adapt to a variety of terrains.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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The digital marketing industry seems to reinvent itself every time new tech develops — which requires marketing consultants to adapt right alongside the revolving door of trends.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Just as the elites proved weak, so too did the international order, as shown by the number of countries eager to appease or function as if all is normal.—
Robert Williams,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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No, De Bruyne will probably end up at a club looking for a quick one-year fix, with an owner who is happy to make a high-earning vanity signing in an attempt to distract and appease long-suffering supporters after yet another poor season.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The plant will be able to house up to 28 production lines.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Although backpacks can be upgraded to house more loot, most of what’s found will quickly fill up your inventory after just a couple of minutes searching.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The Trumps were seated in the front row for the service and the president's midnight blue suit stood in contrast to the waves of black.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Reigning royals like King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were seated first, followed by heads of state arranged alphabetically by country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 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,
27 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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