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as in lodging
usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

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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 day is dedicated exclusively to travel deals, offering discounts on flights, accommodations, and cruise packages. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 Syria's state media reported that projectiles from insurgents landed in student accommodations at Aleppo's university in the city center, killing four people, including two students. Sarah El Deeb The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024 Along with accommodations for two and complimentary breakfasts, guests get festive cocktails, a festive afternoon tea, and a surprise gift upon arrival. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024 Designed to mimic a private residence, all three accommodations contain three ensuite bedrooms; separate living, dining, and study rooms; and a private terrace and pool. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for accommodation 
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  • Fisher says The Inn is his favorite in-park lodging, while Jensen calls out Stovepipe Wells for its more affordable rates and a new concessionnaire that is upgrading amenities.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Having difficulty walking, Shiffrin skipped Sunday’s slalom and instead cheered for her teammates from her lodging in Killington.
    Peggy Shinn, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • Jamieson Greer Washington lawyer Jamieson Greer is Trump’s pick to lead international trade negotiations.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Martinez’s job at the helm of the district has been in a precarious position since, as tension surrounding the collective bargaining negotiations with CTU continues to mount.
    Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • The first chunk of that plan debuted this winter with the new East Village base: home to several new restaurants, shopping, other skier amenities (like a ski school and rentals shop), as well as this glittering Grand Hyatt.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The English-style home was decked out in luxe amenities like a living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an eight-seat movie theater with its own candy bar, and a saltwater swimming pool with a waterslide.
    Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Well Once the results of the hearing test are recorded, no further adjustments to the settings are necessary.
    Asuka Kawanabe, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Listen to this article A Nigerian national was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for his role in a business email compromise scheme that defrauded companies in Connecticut, New York, Colorado and Alaska.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The minority government led by a veteran negotiator, Prime Minister Michel Barnier, whose appointment was already seen as a political compromise of sorts to sate a tricky three-way split in the national assembly, tumbled at the first hurdle.
    Joseph Ataman, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • Strangely, in the middle of ecological breakdown threatening the very basis of human life to thrive on this planet, superyachts or luxury tourism resorts are just not up for public debate.
    Vijay Kolinjivadi, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In a recent episode, the hosts discuss merger arbitrage, affordable luxury handbags, and Warren Buffett, helping improve its ranking by 31 places.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Son Malcolm directs this nuanced adaptation of the August Wilson play, and other son John David stars alongside a phenomenal Danielle Deadwyler as siblings butting heads over what to do with an heirloom piano.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Anglerfish earned the name for their unique evolutionary hunting adaptation—a front dorsal fin known as an illicium that functions as a lure.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • From retail to leisure, AI will provide highly personalized experiences, gaining widespread acceptance because of its capacity to improve convenience and user involvement.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes, though, the convenience or happiness pay-off is enough to justify the financial cost.
    Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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