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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
Susan Shalabi, vice president of the Palestine FA, said at the time that the organization’s offices in Gaza have been either destroyed or severely damaged, and what remains is now being used to accommodate families who have lost their homes.
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George Ramsay, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The spacious, luminous cabin measures 800 cubic feet with a 6-foot-5-inch ceiling, comfortably accommodating four or more passengers in a luxurious, flexible layout.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
The repairs to the field house include upgrades to the 805-square-foot building, which will house park and recreation programs and accommodate up to 36 people, according to the city’s Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau Chief Lara Biggs.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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George Ramsay, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The spacious, luminous cabin measures 800 cubic feet with a 6-foot-5-inch ceiling, comfortably accommodating four or more passengers in a luxurious, flexible layout.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
The repairs to the field house include upgrades to the 805-square-foot building, which will house park and recreation programs and accommodate up to 36 people, according to the city’s Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau Chief Lara Biggs.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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A number of the protesters held high the flags of South American countries like Mexico as the U.S. flag burned on the ground.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Qasem Hassan held her hand, which was trembling, and wrote out a prescription for her.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In recent weeks, investors have tried to reconcile gaps between the hard economic data, some of which started to show cracks in the labor market before May payrolls came in stronger-than-expected, and the soft economic data, which has signaled a deterioration in consumer sentiment for months.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Cyrus and Hemsworth then ended their engagement and broke up a year later, before reconciling in 2015.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The species is uniquely adapted to extreme altitudes, with hemoglobin that binds oxygen more effectively than that of almost any other bird.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Their team focuses on a few primary principles, which can be distilled down to: build trust through honesty and authenticity, communicate transparently, and, like a goldfish, don’t dwell on setbacks; learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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It was changed at the final hour to move up the start date for work requirements from 2029 to 2026 to appease hard-liners who threatened to withhold their votes and imperil the bill’s passage.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Tiller is set to release albums in back-to-back years for the first time in his career, as fans’ appetites will be appeased.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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That’s because under state law, someone with a severe mental illness and a history of violence can be transferred to a more secure facility for psychiatric care, which in Idaho’s case is housed at its maximum-security prison.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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When expanded, the table is large enough to seat six.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The two-story building, once a residence, will seat about 55 inside and 40 out.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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Other quarterbacks move up to the line of scrimmage with time to survey the defense and adjust, if warranted.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 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,
14 June 2025
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Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Our report also indicates Leeds are not expecting to need to sell before July 1 in order to satisfy their PSR obligations.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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