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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 master plan accommodates for a one meter rise in sea level over the next hundred years, which led to the building-on-stilts design of the main residential building.
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Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The facility accommodates male and female inmates across various security levels and primarily houses those awaiting trial, as well as some inmates serving short sentences.
—Erin Keller, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Each aircraft has a standard maximum capacity of 50 passengers, however JSX reconfigured the plane, and removed 20 seats, therefore each plane accommodates 30 passengers, providing a more spacious, luxurious experience.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Average prices fall between $115 and $205 for a dress, and the label accommodates a broad variety of needs.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The Turtle Island resort, where the pair stayed, is an exclusive and remote 500-acre island that accommodates only 14 couples at a time.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
With a team of passionate experts, the company also accommodates unique individual needs, including allergies, religious restrictions, and personal dietary choices and preferences.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The system accommodates changes in gait pattern, step speed, weight bearing, and support level.
—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
Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The facility accommodates male and female inmates across various security levels and primarily houses those awaiting trial, as well as some inmates serving short sentences.
—Erin Keller, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Each aircraft has a standard maximum capacity of 50 passengers, however JSX reconfigured the plane, and removed 20 seats, therefore each plane accommodates 30 passengers, providing a more spacious, luxurious experience.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Average prices fall between $115 and $205 for a dress, and the label accommodates a broad variety of needs.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
The Turtle Island resort, where the pair stayed, is an exclusive and remote 500-acre island that accommodates only 14 couples at a time.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
With a team of passionate experts, the company also accommodates unique individual needs, including allergies, religious restrictions, and personal dietary choices and preferences.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The system accommodates changes in gait pattern, step speed, weight bearing, and support level.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
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Romy holds all the cards, at least in theory.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rwanda Among travelers, Rwanda is most famous for its mountain gorilla treks but Akagera National Park holds a different kind of adventure.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Winter jasmine is drought tolerant and adapts to a variety of growing conditions.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hot off the success of the horror hit Longlegs, writer-director Osgood Perkins adapts this Stephen King tale about gruesome deaths that start happening when twin brothers discover their father’s toy monkey in the family attic.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Keep Original Shape is another setting that adjusts how much AI can modify a design’s original shape that’s been created in Art Text.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Lively’s lawsuit contains several serious allegations against Justin Baldoni.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life.Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Difficult decisions have to be made and that always puts a strain on a relationship.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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That mark puts the Pistons firmly in the mix for a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference and just two and a half games back of a top-six seed.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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