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
Andrew Pulrang, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
This perfectly reasonable and accommodating response does not sit well with Eliza.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2022
Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Plan holiday events that are accessible and accommodating.
—Andrew Pulrang, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
This perfectly reasonable and accommodating response does not sit well with Eliza.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2022
Verb
Additionally, the home is equipped with an attached two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodating
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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Longduoduo continues to focus on improving its operations and adjusting its operational policies in response to the economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Our Guide to Austin 06 of 07 Muenster North of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the small city of Muenster channels its German roots with its own version of Oktoberfest that includes a dachshund dash, a stein holding contest, German music, as well as a 5K, 10K, and half marathon.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Outside of the Sunshine State, the picture is even more dire, with just 1% of homeowners who sustained flooding from Helene holding flood insurance, the institute said.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray slices of Black life in each decade of the 1900s.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The new strategy allows streamers to provide subscribers with new content while appeasing Wall Street by reigning in spending.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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There are amazing innovations in the industry that will help both consumers and brands to become more sustainable while appeasing regulations.Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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As tensions mount and opening day nears, Chef’s behavior grows ever more erratic, and the haunting history of the house serving as both her workplace and lodging teases out creepy visions that may or may not be there.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
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The closures have impacted many small businesses and lodging operations in the small coastal California town of Big Sur, which heavily rely on tourism.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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Many people are living on the street, in parks and sheltering under trees.David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The storm left many residents bunking with family or friends, sleeping in their cars, or sheltering in what’s left of their collapsing homes.Kate Payne and David R. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Those indulging on social media often post photos to track their progress (again, these links are NSFW).Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Accommodating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodating. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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