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as in reconciles
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 adapts
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 obliges
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in houses
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 accommodates
The system accommodates changes in gait pattern, step speed, weight bearing, and support level.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Support Employee Needs Implementing flexible work arrangements, including telework and adjustable hours, accommodates employees’ personal needs and fosters better work-life balance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In Ohio, a federal judge ruled in favor of a restroom policy at Bethel Local Schools in Tipp City that accommodates transgender students.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
Unlike Amtrak's current high-speed Acela service, which only accommodates business and first-class passengers, AmeriStarRail proposes including coach seating for affordability.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
All accommodations offer plenty of sleeping space and a living area, even in the standard suite category, which accommodates up to six people.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Private Jet Villa is Adults Only and accommodates four guests in its two luxurious suites.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
There’s also an exterior laptop sleeve and another pocket that nicely accommodates my toiletry bag and sunglasses.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
The home accommodates a bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and washroom.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Support Employee Needs Implementing flexible work arrangements, including telework and adjustable hours, accommodates employees’ personal needs and fosters better work-life balance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In Ohio, a federal judge ruled in favor of a restroom policy at Bethel Local Schools in Tipp City that accommodates transgender students.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
Unlike Amtrak's current high-speed Acela service, which only accommodates business and first-class passengers, AmeriStarRail proposes including coach seating for affordability.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
All accommodations offer plenty of sleeping space and a living area, even in the standard suite category, which accommodates up to six people.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Private Jet Villa is Adults Only and accommodates four guests in its two luxurious suites.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
There’s also an exterior laptop sleeve and another pocket that nicely accommodates my toiletry bag and sunglasses.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
The home accommodates a bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and washroom.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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One theory holds that since shells frequently prevent tortoises from being eaten by predators, shelled species tend to live longer, and over time that may have helped to produce evolutionary pressures to age more slowly.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Salesforce regularly holds listening sessions to ensure leadership aligns with employee needs, fostering an empathetic and inclusive environment.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is because if the balloon’s size is not made incrementally larger, the stomach adapts to its presence and stops sending its satiety signals to the brain.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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Imagine having a personal tennis coach who never gets tired, always hits the perfect shot, adapts to your skill level and is available 24/7.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Founded in 2016 in Ontario, by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to assist Maggu’s nephew, Trexo customizes each brace’s gait to the user and adjusts it over time.Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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This indicator uses Average True Range to calculate a trailing stop, providing a dynamic trailing stop level that adjusts automatically for the volatility of the instrument.David Keller, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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The perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes.Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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That’s thanks to a layer of foam, which conforms to the shape of your ear (and seven different earpiece sizes).Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
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While only a fourth-generation fighter jet, its ongoing evolution puts its performance close to that of fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35.Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The ruling is a major setback for the chains and puts the deal’s likelihood in jeopardy.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Accommodates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodates. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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