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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
Upon further discovery, Bell actually learned the animal sightings — and the hotel's subsequent accommodations — are actually commonplace at the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Interior design by Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino, in collaboration with Rocco Forte Hotels’ creative director Olga Polizzi, is restrained in public areas, and a little more colorful in the accommodations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Additional accommodations across the estate include a roughly 1,000-square-foot guesthouse and a 1,500-square-foot estate manager’s cottage, each with two bedrooms and two baths.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Tack on travel and accommodations to that and Coachella becomes a major financial commitment.
—Daniela Tijerina, Vanity Fair, 14 Apr. 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Interior design by Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino, in collaboration with Rocco Forte Hotels’ creative director Olga Polizzi, is restrained in public areas, and a little more colorful in the accommodations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Additional accommodations across the estate include a roughly 1,000-square-foot guesthouse and a 1,500-square-foot estate manager’s cottage, each with two bedrooms and two baths.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Tack on travel and accommodations to that and Coachella becomes a major financial commitment.
—Daniela Tijerina, Vanity Fair, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The investigation also reported issues related to Flora’s child support payments and significant campaign spending on food, travel and lodging.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The following months were filled with back-and-forth negotiations.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump said today that Iran is making an offer for negotiations but did not provide additional details.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hotel guests mingled with the crowd, granted full access to the hotel’s amenities, including its boutiques and restaurants.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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HomeGoods employees can often offer a price adjustment for minor defects.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before her father Michael walked her down the aisle, Kate had some help from Pippa with final adjustments to her gown, a lace dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the need for strategic compromises with his two-way star to keep him fresh and healthy for the entire season.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a family room/office, a large recreation room, and the separate apartment on the lowest level—an arrangement that can make multigenerational living feel less like a compromise and more like a luxury.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Starting at $850, their cost is more in line with a luxury mattress than an affordable mattress-in-a-box.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other than the cars, little from Li’s story survived the adaptation process.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below ‘The Godfather’ (1972) Watch On Director Francis Ford Coppola’s gangster epic, an adaptation of Mario Puzo’s best-selling 1969 novel, offers a sweeping look at the travails of the Corleone mafia family.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some of today’s most interesting films are shot on such devices, under circumstances that corroborate their all-purpose convenience and utility.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Up until now, the convenience of a UST projector meant having to make some image quality sacrifices.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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