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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
Each outlet is widely spaced, too, to accommodate several big power adapters at once.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
At the same time, the space had to accommodate Golpira’s showroom.
—Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2025
The practice expanded in the 20th century to accommodate voters who were traveling or ill.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The false dawn in relations with the United States after the 9/11 attacks convinced Iranian leaders that Washington would never be willing to accommodate revolutionary Iran.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
At the same time, the space had to accommodate Golpira’s showroom.
—Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2025
The practice expanded in the 20th century to accommodate voters who were traveling or ill.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The false dawn in relations with the United States after the 9/11 attacks convinced Iranian leaders that Washington would never be willing to accommodate revolutionary Iran.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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Tennessee's whiskey and automotive industries hold the biggest stake statewide in President Donald Trump's looming trade war.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The district will also hold a community listening session from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Wales Elementary School, 219 N. Oak Crest Drive, Wales. Video from an Aug. 14 community listening session can be found at rb.gy/m7iy3s. Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Kuipers offers an innovative framework for thinking about the different ways in which these states reconcile the tension between state building and nation building by blending discretion, meritocracy, and affirmative action in the recruitment of personnel.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Leaders practice reconciling an AI recommendation with their own judgment, debating an ethical trade-off with no easy answer, or realigning a group after trust slips.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Navigating these divergent end uses means adapting not just to market demand but to the geopolitical and policy priorities behind it.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Jonquil is a division of daffodils widely adapted to southern gardens and quite tolerant of clay soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Altering one’s art to appease critics is a dangerous and slippery slope.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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As Trump takes aim at overseas trade partners and specific sectors, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appears to be pulling levers to appease the tariff-wielding president.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Aug. 2025
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One July 1 email chain described military members in uniform in Los Angeles being harassed, protests at hotels where immigration agents were housed, and attempts by protesters to dox, or publicly identify, members of the National Guard.—
Tom Hals,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The legendary rocker housed Cooper, his wife and children in January during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, Ball, who has been in federal custody since his pretrial release was revoked June 2, was escorted into Chief U.S. District Judge Kristine G. Baker's courtroom and was seated with his attorney, Thomas Church of Atlanta.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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Passenger Adriana Novello, 22, said in a video shared with ABC News that she was seated in an exit row on the flight and was sleeping when she was awakened by one of the flight attendants jumping on her seat to get the fire extinguisher.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
23 Aug. 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,
26 Aug. 2025
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Getting hospital privileges at Wisconsin's various health institutions sometimes requires mental health disclosure, although some organizations, like UW Health, have adjusted their questions to remove these disclosures.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Those responses indicated that the mix of aircraft would be decidedly focused on narrowbody aircraft that could satisfy internal domestic growth.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those stark numbers, coupled with the closure of coal plants and stagnating renewables, had energy companies and lawmakers looking for an alternative. SMRs rose from the fray, boasting the ability to provide consistent power while also satisfying tech companies’ carbon goals.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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