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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
The day after landing in Bangkok, the man left his accommodation in a taxi and arrived at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, officials said.
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Irene Wright
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Education Plus helps Philadelphia residents with mental health conditions complete college and financial aid application forms, obtain school accommodations for their disability, and develop good study habits or learn to ask for help from their instructors.
—Mark Salzer, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
The cited government payments to a Ukrainian organization were actually designated for U.S. diplomatic accommodations covering the entire month of June, not senators' personal expenses during their May visit.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
From August 26-31, enjoy a trip to Venice inclusive of accommodations, festival screenings, lunch or dinner with a critic, and art/food experiences.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
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Irene Wright
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Education Plus helps Philadelphia residents with mental health conditions complete college and financial aid application forms, obtain school accommodations for their disability, and develop good study habits or learn to ask for help from their instructors.
—Mark Salzer, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
The cited government payments to a Ukrainian organization were actually designated for U.S. diplomatic accommodations covering the entire month of June, not senators' personal expenses during their May visit.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
From August 26-31, enjoy a trip to Venice inclusive of accommodations, festival screenings, lunch or dinner with a critic, and art/food experiences.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
Noun
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There were also five lodging rooms and a servants’ quarters for hire.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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The Rooms Bitter End Yacht Club has three types of on-land lodging: Beach Bungalows, Marina Lofts, and Marina House rooms.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors George found himself in some tense negotiations in last week's episode of The Gilded Age, while Larry and Jack crossed paths with a potential investor.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Topline President Donald Trump announced Saturday his administration is imposing 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, hiking up the tariff rate for two of the U.S.’s biggest trading partners despite lengthy negotiations.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The city offers a blend of efficient governance, safety, world-class infrastructure, and high-end amenities—the core elements that global investors and residents increasingly prioritize.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Here, gorgeous natural beauty mingles with upscale amenities and colorful community art installations.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The current property owner first applied in 2022 to change the zoning and build apartments and made several adjustments to the plan.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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The legislation Kehoe signed this week also ends automatic Consumer Price Index adjustments to the state’s $15 hourly minimum wage, another component of the ballot initiative voters overwhelmingly approved in November.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
11 July 2025
Noun
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An eventual compromise and return to the Warriors also remains very much on the table, league sources said, considering the market dynamics at play.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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In an extraordinarily rapid succession of events, Evers and Republican lawmakers unveiled a compromise budget deal on Tuesday, the Senate passed it Wednesday night and just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, the Assembly passed it.—
SCOTT BAUER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The designer began working for the French luxury brand Givenchy in 2024 and Macron's visit gave Kate the perfect opportunity to go back to Burton in celebration of French culture.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Skin-Care Deals A little luxury skin-care never hurts, but getting your credit-card bill definitely does.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
12 July 2025
Noun
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There is no date given for the release of this live-action Solo Leveling adaptation, just this casting.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Our forces must be self-sufficient, mobile, and capable of rapid adaptation.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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For example, a financial institution's agreement with clients may remove its obligation to actively screen payments in favor of faster payment processing, a convenience many businesses seek.—
Sunny Banerjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Despite the convenience, not all customers are on board.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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