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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
The Feisty Menopause retreat started at $2,500 for a weekend, while the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health starts at $545 for a six-day, five-night retreat, along with the cost of accommodations.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 24 July 2025
Fortunately, the South Rim—which contains the bulk of the Grand Canyon National Park’s accommodations, restaurants, and tourist attractions—hasn’t been affected.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 24 July 2025
That bucks the accommodation for graying of society trends seen in many other surveys.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Singapore's headline inflation rate fell to 0.8% in May, its lowest level since February 2021, while core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private transport, came in at 0.6% in May, compared to 0.7% the month before.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 July 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 24 July 2025
Fortunately, the South Rim—which contains the bulk of the Grand Canyon National Park’s accommodations, restaurants, and tourist attractions—hasn’t been affected.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 24 July 2025
That bucks the accommodation for graying of society trends seen in many other surveys.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Singapore's headline inflation rate fell to 0.8% in May, its lowest level since February 2021, while core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private transport, came in at 0.6% in May, compared to 0.7% the month before.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
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Innes, a veteran of Arizona wildfires, provided lodging and supplies to the firefighters while preparing for a possible evacuation.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Estes Park, about 65 miles north of Denver and the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, scored highly in the study because of its ranch-style accommodations, affordable lodging and 10 nature and wildlife parks.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Both sides had finalized the trade pact in May after three years of intense negotiations — marked by thorny issues such as visas, tariff reduction and tax breaks.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The pushback comes as the firefighters union kicks off negotiations with the city on a new labor contract — and days after association members overwhelmingly approved a vote of no-confidence in Baker.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, complimentary e-bikes to take out along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, a fitness center and a grab-and-go market that’s stocked with snacks and gifts from local purveyors and makers.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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One amenity residents and the public will share is a public park.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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The controls can trim adjustments for both the low and high frequencies.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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One example: the Commission of Fine Arts, whose members included Trump appointees, recommended in 2020 a switch from modern glass additions to more traditional marble facades, a costly adjustment the Fed accepted.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
24 July 2025
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He’s tried offering a range of compromises, including symbolic distance from his family.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Those who insist that Israel should not exist, and that Jews around the world should be punished for the actions of the Israeli government, move far beyond the realm of compromise, conciliation, and political discourse and, in effect, become pro-violence.—
Brian Strauss,
Time,
30 July 2025
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From luxury retail to energy infrastructure, food service to consumer goods, the common thread is clear: The right technology, implemented thoughtfully, can transform challenges into opportunities.—
Lori Thomas,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Nothing says comfort and luxury like a fully carpeted living room, but while the warmth and coziness were real, so were the drawbacks.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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Key Facts The new Fantastic Four adaptation starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacharach and Joseph Quinn remained at the top of the box office charts over its second weekend after becoming Marvel Studios’ biggest opening this year.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Accessibility: Elevators and ramps make parts of the property accessible, though rooms and pool areas lack adaptations for wheelchair users.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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More people are getting outside on trips that prioritize convenience over planning.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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For convenience, Edifier has also included a dedicated headphone jack at the front of the speaker for a convenient way to listen privately.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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