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as in reconciles
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 adapts
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 obliges
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in houses
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 accommodates
About the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Elizabeth accommodates 2,081 guests and the initial trip was sold out, Menard said.
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Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The diffuser attachment is sold separately but worth the purchase for its versatile, medium prong length that accommodates short to long hair.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Designed to minimize the risks faced by troops on the frontlines, Ukraine’s NUMO ground robot features a modular design that accommodates a range of attachments, from turrets and relay masts to wire cutters and mine-clearing equipment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Its 70/30 ratio also accommodates bulky winter gear like sweaters, jackets, and heavy-duty footwear.
—Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
One can make out two seats in the pictures, so the car probably only accommodates two people, given its proportions.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
The rear seat accommodates five, comfortable for four adults.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The boot has a low, suede upper, but a thick rubber outsole that accommodates rougher, wetter environments than the thinner outsole on the Classic Minis.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
With outdoor seating, the restaurant accommodates twice as many diners as its tiny older sister.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The diffuser attachment is sold separately but worth the purchase for its versatile, medium prong length that accommodates short to long hair.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Designed to minimize the risks faced by troops on the frontlines, Ukraine’s NUMO ground robot features a modular design that accommodates a range of attachments, from turrets and relay masts to wire cutters and mine-clearing equipment.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Its 70/30 ratio also accommodates bulky winter gear like sweaters, jackets, and heavy-duty footwear.
—Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
One can make out two seats in the pictures, so the car probably only accommodates two people, given its proportions.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
The rear seat accommodates five, comfortable for four adults.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The boot has a low, suede upper, but a thick rubber outsole that accommodates rougher, wetter environments than the thinner outsole on the Classic Minis.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
With outdoor seating, the restaurant accommodates twice as many diners as its tiny older sister.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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Polls show Sherrill in a tight race in New Jersey, while Spanberger holds a lead in Virginia.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Broncos defensive tackle Eyioma Uwazurike was given a year-long suspension in 2023 by the NFL for betting on games, and the team holds presentations on gambling every season, head coach Sean Payton said Friday.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Aligning fast joints with slow jets The paper’s central innovation is a multirate MPC design that reconciles the different response speeds of a humanoid’s joint actuators and jet engines.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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And not unlike that earlier film, this one takes its tale of debauchery and rectitude and reconciles everything with a fiery third act.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Building resilience is also crucial, and this includes retaining financial reserves to manage the cash flow burden of diversification, maintaining safety stock for essential commodities, and dynamic pricing that adapts to tariffs.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Their blend of certified organic cotton, lyocell, polyester, and elastane lends a soft and stretchy feel that adapts to your body.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rasmus Hojlund is the beneficiary and duly obliges with a low finish through goalkeeper Rui Silva’s legs for a goal that will live long in the memory.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate obliges them to manage both inflation and unemployment.—
Drew O'Connor,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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Where to stay In the residential Recoleta neighborhood, a 1920s tower, once the tallest in South America, houses 142-room Casa Lucia Meliá Collection.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company houses other productions, not least an upcoming reimagination of Dick Van Dyke family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which is in the works with Amazon MGM Studios.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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That fits into the bigger picture of this album.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The half-circle shape sits flush along the wall, and the distressed white wood fits in with both modern and farmhouse rooms.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dieting can affect your metabolism as your body adjusts to getting fewer calories.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angela has the nation’s largest indigenous seed bank, which contains hundreds, if not over a thousand, different seeds that have been donated by people.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Accommodates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodates. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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