as in friendly
willing to do a favor
an accommodating waiter who readily honored our request to make substitutions in our order
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as in reconciling
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 adjusting
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 obliging
to do a service or favor for
couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt
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as in housing
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 accommodating
Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023
Plan holiday events that are accessible and accommodating.
—Andrew Pulrang, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The quad room features two sets of bunk beds perfect for groups or, if booked with the adjoining queen or king room, are a great option for accommodating families.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Our testers found the staff to be incredibly friendly and accommodating, the rooms to be well-designed and the location to be exceptional.
—Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023
Plan holiday events that are accessible and accommodating.
—Andrew Pulrang, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
Verb
The eight-foot-wide cabin can be configured with four living spaces, accommodating up to 19 passengers.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The quad room features two sets of bunk beds perfect for groups or, if booked with the adjoining queen or king room, are a great option for accommodating families.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for accommodating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodating
Adjective
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The 20-year-old was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in December for a friendly against Saudi Arabia.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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But even that, an idea borrowed from other states, the federal government and even the city of Chicago, failed to get traction, another example of lawmakers and friendly lobbyists showing little appetite for changing how Springfield does business.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
The Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Waterproof mascaras rely on film-forming copolymers, which help with flexibility, holding the eyelash's curl, and boosting temperature resistance.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In adapting this game that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, there seems to be a lot of freedom in terms of exploring iconic and new locales or adding more to Indiana Jones’ personality.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a strong farm-to-table food scene and lodging at many price points.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach aims to increase productivity by over 50 percent, enabling the company to expand its product range to mid-rise townhouses, multi-family homes, and lodging facilities.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2024
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His supporters finally ended the siege hours later after one protester was shot dead by Capitol police as the mob tried to break into the House gallery where terrified lawmakers were sheltering.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Winter has now arrived, and hundreds of thousands are sheltering in tents near the sea.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Accommodating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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