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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
For more traditional accommodations, Fernandina Beach is less than 10 minutes away.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
On the shores of Table Rock Lake, the lodge offers a wide range of accommodations, ranging from guest rooms to private luxury cabins.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Little accommodations can go a long way.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
While many brands offer affordable hotel accommodations, several also stand out for good customer experiences and excellent amenities.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
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Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
On the shores of Table Rock Lake, the lodge offers a wide range of accommodations, ranging from guest rooms to private luxury cabins.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Little accommodations can go a long way.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
While many brands offer affordable hotel accommodations, several also stand out for good customer experiences and excellent amenities.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
Noun
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To the west of the park boundaries lie a handful of private concessions, housing a few riverside lodgings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Flights, lodging and local guides in host cities tend to book out fast, and prices climb the closer the date gets.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Hours into free agency opening March 9, Singleton remained unsigned — and had a skeleton deal lined up with another NFL team in free agency if negotiations with the Broncos fell through, according to a source familiar with the process.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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That is why Thursday felt less like the beginning of a negotiation than the opening bell for baseball’s next labor war.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The spa With 11 treatment rooms, including a couples’ area, and men’s and women’s relaxation areas with hydrotherapy areas, the spa is a substantial amenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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There was no need for adjustment.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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One is at least temporary compromises on dangerous issues of sovereignty or territory, such as between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan, or between India and the PRC, or in the South China Sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Perhaps with patience and practice, conversations like these can build empathy, promote compromise and begin to disassemble the walls dividing us.—
Lisa Pavia-Higel,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
Noun
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The analyst said shareholders should be impressed, noting that demand remains robust, especially in luxury homes.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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There’s a sense internally that Wirtz’s adaptation to English football was made tougher by his arrival at a time when the Premier League was becoming more physical, more direct and more about set-plays.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The robot’s motions appear increasingly fluid as the session progresses, suggesting that the exercises are intended to test not only strength but also agility, reflexes, and real-time adaptation, reports Techeblog.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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That way, patients benefit from the convenience of telehealth while maintaining a connection with their in-person providers.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Few destinations combine such dramatic scenery with the convenience of seeing multiple places while unpacking just once.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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