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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
President Richard Nixon decked over the pool in the early 1970s to accommodate the growing White House press corps, which previously worked elsewhere in the West Wing and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next door.
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Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Apr. 2025
Not exactly despair, but resignation set in, as though sheltering in the basement and sprinkling the children with holy water were to be the accommodating ministrations.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Grier managed to survive all those eras, and bosses because of his accommodating and adaptable personality.
—Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Padilla said officials recognized the need and have planned for equipment to be shipped to accommodate private attorney calls.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
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Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Apr. 2025
Not exactly despair, but resignation set in, as though sheltering in the basement and sprinkling the children with holy water were to be the accommodating ministrations.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Grier managed to survive all those eras, and bosses because of his accommodating and adaptable personality.
—Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Padilla said officials recognized the need and have planned for equipment to be shipped to accommodate private attorney calls.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodate
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The judge’s opinion would identify the grounds for an acquittal or for holding the defendants’ liable.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The same cat may appear in two other drawings held by the British Museum.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the family moved to California in the summer, Quaid filed for divorce from Buffington in November 2012 before the two reconciled again, dismissing the divorce in September 2013.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While some researchers attempted to reconcile these differences by suggesting that Prototaxites might be a giant lichen (a symbiotic association between fungi and photosynthetic partners), other studies instead pointed to its entirely distinct molecular fingerprint.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Disney's best-performing remakes — 2019's The Lion King, 2017's Beauty and the Beast, and 2019's Aladdin, which each made more than $1 billion globally — all adapted mega-popular Disney movies from the studio's lucrative Renaissance period in the 1990s.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Entrepreneurs who embrace curiosity, are willing to ask questions, to evolve, to adapt, to push boundaries, and to embrace new solutions, will be successful.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This year, the airliner, led by CEO Bob Jordan, has tried to increase profits — and appease powerful activist investor Elliott Investment Management — by initiating its first mass layoffs in company history.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lawsuits brought to appease Trump or punish his enemies are brought for an improper purpose.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The facility replaces the City’s former Public Works complex at Highland and Lincoln and houses several city divisions under one roof, including Electric, Water and Wastewater, Public Works and Warehouse operations.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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The atelier also houses the centerpiece of the collection, the lobster armchair.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Bradshaw was seated near the front of the plane, according to reports.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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José was seated lifeless on a couch with his knee blown off.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal rules allow hospitals to report an estimate, a price range, or a historical rate for their services, while health plans can adjust prices based on factors like the severity of the case, the length of treatment, and a patient’s age.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Accommodate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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