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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
In late January, The City of Edinburgh Council decided to move forward with a 5% per night fee on overnight accommodations within the city.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Additionally, over the last five years or so, Burns said, the Center of Hope has seen an increasing number of people with mental health concerns or physical disabilities who need better accommodations.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
While the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort group offers stunning accommodations across the world, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando location offers a special touch of Disney magic!
—Emily Strohm, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Prices will vary widely by destination, trip duration, choice of accommodation, and time of year.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Additionally, over the last five years or so, Burns said, the Center of Hope has seen an increasing number of people with mental health concerns or physical disabilities who need better accommodations.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
While the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort group offers stunning accommodations across the world, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando location offers a special touch of Disney magic!
—Emily Strohm, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Prices will vary widely by destination, trip duration, choice of accommodation, and time of year.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation
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After Barnett parked, Johnson allegedly approached him and shot him point-blank, with the bullet lodging in Barnett’s car.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Power was cut off to the building, and the Red Cross was called in to help those who needed assistance finding temporary lodging.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The process involves navigating valuations, negotiations, and often, fierce competition; requiring strong communication and negotiation skills, market insights, and a deep understanding of domain valuations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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When asked about negotiations, Guerrero revealed to reporters that the two sides were far apart on negotiations, according to Sportsnet.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are two aspects of your HOA’s project that could potentially contravene the governing documents, giving you a legal claim: First, whether the board is adding new amenities that didn’t exist before.—
Jill Terreri Ramos,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Sutton Tower offers access to the Upper East Side, five amenities floors, head-turning vistas and sophisticated architecture.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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These ideas range from practical adjustments to sweeping theoretical shifts.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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And there were no major adjustments in his final round on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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His office struck a compromise on the gun bill by carving out certain weapons and allowing purchases if a buyer passes a training course.—
John Frank,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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California’s Capitol has seen countless conflicts between economic interests, but few match the intensity of a duel between the fast food industry and labor unions that seemingly ended two years ago with compromise legislation raising the minimum wage to $20.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The properties of next-gen materials are an opportunity to create a new aesthetic, and the Istanbul facility also has its own in-house creative studio dedicated to working with design teams at the luxury and premium brand level from a product development perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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It was masterminded by Guido Spinello and Salvatore Lo Giudice—Taormina locals and founders of the luxury local travel company Sicily Lifestyle.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Many drug launches fail, often due to poor planning or speed of adaptation in launch years.—
Tom Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The creator of The Wild Robot has big hopes for the movie adaptation.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this cluster of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, where tranquility and privacy are ubiquitous, a lifestyle rich in modern conveniences is increasingly drawing the world’s billionaires.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Beyond cost considerations, self-checkout also caters to consumer preferences for speed and convenience, particularly for smaller purchases.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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