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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
Use it, tell them about your dietary needs and ask if you can be accommodated beyond a baked potato.
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Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Bulky luggage like bicycles and sports equipment is also easily accommodated on the train.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Where Mosquito Supper Club is a five-course $135 prix fixe menu, Saint Claire’s concise menu, served on lovely, mismatched china, is à la carte for parties of six and under, with larger parties accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
However, after more than two seasons, Adams asked to be traded last September, and the Raiders eventually accommodated his request.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
When everyone’s opinion must be accommodated, the result is usually a compromise that satisfies no one and excites even fewer.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In fact, the styling team accommodated my expanding body and pulled a long, cozy gray turtleneck that elegantly swooped over my midsection and even accentuated my stomach.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Bulky luggage like bicycles and sports equipment is also easily accommodated on the train.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Where Mosquito Supper Club is a five-course $135 prix fixe menu, Saint Claire’s concise menu, served on lovely, mismatched china, is à la carte for parties of six and under, with larger parties accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
However, after more than two seasons, Adams asked to be traded last September, and the Raiders eventually accommodated his request.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
When everyone’s opinion must be accommodated, the result is usually a compromise that satisfies no one and excites even fewer.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In fact, the styling team accommodated my expanding body and pulled a long, cozy gray turtleneck that elegantly swooped over my midsection and even accentuated my stomach.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodated
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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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How can these results be reconciled?—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The pair would separate in 2008, but reconciled in 2009 before welcoming their first child together, daughter Willow Sage, on June 2, 2011.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Steal a Brainrot has adapted the absurd Italian Brainrot meme into a Pokemon-like game, as players are tasked with collecting Brainrots, with the stressful possibility of their most valuable creatures being stolen by other players.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Advertisers adapted to the rise of online content creators by shifting some of their spending towards influencer marketing, seeking to monetize the connection these creators maintain with their audiences.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lesnar obliged and hit Graves with a second F5.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals star obliged.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Most of the scholars Wiese discusses were rabbis, whether more traditional ones or proponents of radical reform, and this reflects the degree to which secular Jewish Studies, housed in nonsectarian universities, took longer to develop.—
Josh Lambert,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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The building, which once housed a mental hospital and is on the National Register of Historic Places, opened up on campus in 2024.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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The royal family are responsible for the seating arrangements at the state dinner and appear to have tactfully seated the media mogul far away from the president to avoid any awkward encounters.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The post included a series of pictures of the 67-year-old superstar seated on mattress on the floor in a gauzy light pink nightgown staring at the camera with an old-fashioned typewriter at her feet, striking the kinds of sultry looks that have been her signature for more nearly half a century.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The two-year Treasury yield tracks expectations for the Fed’s rate policy, and has swiftly dropped as markets have adjusted to the prospect of rate cuts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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But many social media users aren’t appeased, with some calling to dismantle JICA entirely, or voicing distrust of the organization’s statements.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.—
Mike Vorkunov,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Accommodated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodated. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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