Definition of accommodationnext
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as in lodging
usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

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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 More than 20 sites were damaged, including residential buildings, diplomatic accommodation and the National Institute of Biochemistry, where a state-of-the-art laboratory and offices were gutted. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 The grand prize package includes a seven-night Alaska cruise for six adults, three ocean-view cruise rooms, round-trip airfare to Seattle, two-night hotel accommodations in Seattle and a $3,000 travel stipend. Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026 The first is the trip to Lima with covered plane tickets, hotel accommodations, a trip to the Caravedo distillery and a 10-course lunch at Chef Acurio’s restaurant, Astrid & Gaston. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Meanwhile, for employees who spend most of their time outside, accommodations are made. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • The better lodging question is not only where the room looks best.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City provides families with free lodging and support while their children with serious illness receive care.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
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  • Milei named Adorni as Cabinet chief last year, giving him huge influence over negotiations with governors and other stakeholders in Congress.
    Clara Preve, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
    Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
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  • At the same time, more people are going to the beach in larger groups and for special events, requiring more space and amenities.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The lakeside pool is an unforgettable outdoor amenity with a gray bottom and electric spa.
    David Caraccio Updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The annual limit is $5,000 per child from all non-government sources combined, with inflation adjustments expected after 2027.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • At times, Wright can be too fast into the hole, reaching the line before blocks are fully secured and forcing himself to hit the brakes and make late adjustments.
    Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Treat a lower burden on the body as part of your technical target, not a compromise to be made up for elsewhere.
    Tetiana Aleksandrova, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
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  • The affair is set to be expensive fête typical of luxury celeb nuptials, however the couple donated $26 million to charity ahead of their big day.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Miami is changing, with waterfront luxury and billionaire property purchases.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
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  • People take about eight to 10 days to get well acclimated to heat, Michael Sawka, an exercise physiologist and heat-adaptation expert at Georgia Tech, told me.
    Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • The true story of the Texas spine surgeon who injured and even killed patients under his care takes center stage in the season 1 adaptation of the popular podcast.
    Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • To release it, simply pull it apart, combining the convenience of magnetic attachment with the confidence of a physical locking mechanism.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
  • Homeowners prioritizing speed and convenience West Shore Home is a full-service window installation company that can often complete installations in just one day.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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