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as in reconciled
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 adapted
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 obliged
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in housed
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 accommodated
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 representative did not share any details as to whether or not passengers were accommodated with other travel arrangements.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Dining is exquisite, with dietary concerns effortlessly accommodated.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Orban has consistently accommodated Russia and clashed with the European Union (EU).
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The deportees will be accommodated in single rooms, with two meals a day provided.
—Clement Bonnerot, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Children with moderate to severe disabilities cannot be accommodated.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Oakland accommodated more than 1,000 private aircraft during Super Bowl week, Skantz said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The representative did not share any details as to whether or not passengers were accommodated with other travel arrangements.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Dining is exquisite, with dietary concerns effortlessly accommodated.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Orban has consistently accommodated Russia and clashed with the European Union (EU).
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The deportees will be accommodated in single rooms, with two meals a day provided.
—Clement Bonnerot, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Children with moderate to severe disabilities cannot be accommodated.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Oakland accommodated more than 1,000 private aircraft during Super Bowl week, Skantz said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodated
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Two or three soldiers seated near each laptop and then one soldier walking behind them coordinating between the teams.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Like us at Semafor and every other news outlet, NBC News reporters and editors seated next to our table quickly hatched coverage plans and started making calls within seconds of the shooting.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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After a brief separation in 2007 owing to William's reluctance to commit, the two reconciled, became engaged in 2010 and got married in an awe-inspiring wedding spectacle held at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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By then, Vince had reconciled with his biological father, a successful wrestling promoter.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The company’s closure follows years in which larger airlines have adapted to compete with Spirit’s low-cost, budget-saving services.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 May 2026
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Multiple Oscar winner Christopher Hampton (The Father) has adapted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Jack Warner didn’t much like the title, and requested it be changed to The Night Action; Reeves obliged.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Referee James Williams obliged and gave Booker the penalty.—
Ryan Gaydos OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition, for the first time, Roku reported results for its advertising and subscriptions operating units (which are housed in its Platform segment) to give investors more insight into its business.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit owns the majority of the artifacts housed in the museum, including the Doeuillet gown, according to Watts.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Over its 36-year lifespan, it’s been adjusted six times with little opposition.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The first movie opened in June 2006 and would go on to earn over $326 million worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Both agencies appeased a murderer.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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There also are a lot of people who need to be appeased to put the show together, so some habits are going to die harder than others.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Accommodated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodated. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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