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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
And that’s why there was a minor case of hysteria when Hillsborough County officials recently suggested the team’s June 1 deadline of finalizing the agreement would not likely be accommodated.
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John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The combination of those respective services is over $1,500 a year, and that doesn’t include the fees that come with basic cable packages or high-speed Wi-Fi needed to accommodate the platforms.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Chefs will go to great lengths to accommodate requests—even down to the precise amount of oil used in certain dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Some parents − overwhelmingly mothers − are stepping back from full-time work or leaving the workforce altogether to accommodate the needs of their family.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The combination of those respective services is over $1,500 a year, and that doesn’t include the fees that come with basic cable packages or high-speed Wi-Fi needed to accommodate the platforms.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Chefs will go to great lengths to accommodate requests—even down to the precise amount of oil used in certain dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Some parents − overwhelmingly mothers − are stepping back from full-time work or leaving the workforce altogether to accommodate the needs of their family.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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Carl Wilson held a lead Tuesday night in the special election for a City Council seat on Manhattan’s West Side against Lindsey Boylan, in what has shaped up as a proxy battle in the ongoing power struggle between Mayor Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The conspiracy charge holds a maximum sentence of life in federal prison, while the kidnapping charge is punishable by up to 20 years.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ sweetly queasy film can’t reconcile with the brutality of Orwell’s original writing.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Critics haven’t been able to reconcile the film’s disparate goals.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Manatee County, where leaders had hoped to adapt their comprehensive plan to guard against the storms that have battered the coast year after year, the same Legislature has declared that strengthening it is unlawful.—
Haley Busch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Households with resources will find other ways to adapt — through private upgrades, newer homes, or alternative energy options.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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This year, the dinner also comes amid the backdrop of major major media companies staying silent or trying to appease the administration.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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The large format dessert is easy to slice into any-size squares and much like a pizza, toppings can be split—for example one half with fruit and the other with chocolate, to appease everyone.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plus, through the larger project, Mutual Ground is looking to add a new building on campus to house its outpatient services.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Talley was seated at a defense table flanked by five courtroom deputies and cuffed.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the children with reading challenges who are seated in classrooms across our country right now cannot wait for the political noise to die down.—
Ann Bullock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Another challenge was adjusting to expectations for onscreen intimacy, a staple of vertical dramas.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.—
Jordan Novet,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tense drama satisfies history lovers and weather nerds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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