accommodates

verb

present tense third-person singular of accommodate
1
as in holds
to make or have room for the back seat accommodates three people comfortably

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2
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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3
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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4
as in obliges
to do a service or favor for couldn't accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt

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5
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 With the Paramount closed, some film premieres will be held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, which accommodates about 2,800. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Primary Bath To fit a tub in the primary bath, Tribbett created a step-up that accommodates plumbing and angled the tub to leave room for a shower on the right. — Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026 This is an area of the home that easily accommodates both daily living and entertaining. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 Read on for expert tips to turn your den into a stylish space that accommodates everything from cozy evenings in to Mahjong night with friends. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Built in 2017 by Lurssen, the yacht has six decks and accommodates 16 guests and 36 crew. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The mid-sized 737-8 carries 160 to 180 passengers across a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), whereas the larger 737-9 accommodates 175 to 195 passengers with a maximum range of 3,300 nautical miles (6,110 km). — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 People like them want to work, but finding a job that safely accommodates their disease management is easier said than done, Schroer said. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 July 2026 Delos Villa accommodates 14 guests across two levels with a private pool and separate outdoor areas. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodates
  1. holds
  2. reconciles
  3. adapts
  4. obliges
  5. houses
  6. fits
  7. adjusts
  8. appeases
Verb
  • Two more advisers, each of whom holds the president’s trust, are also leaving the White House within weeks.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Even if El Niño’s temperature swings stayed exactly the same magnitude, its floods and droughts would still get worse in a warmer world because the hotter atmosphere holds more water vapor.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of holds
Verb
  • Ted shares an emotional reunion with Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), reconciles with Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) and gets ready to work again with Higgins (Jeremy Swift), Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley (Juno Temple).
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So is a sales, inventory, and operations planning cadence that continuously reconciles demand, inventory, capacity, and constraints across tiers.
    — Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of reconciles
Verb
  • Clients are looking for a partner who grasps their objectives, assists with key financial choices, and adapts alongside them as their circumstances shift, said Scott Stearsman, head of Premier and branch banking at Truist.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Richard Brody’s incisive piece about adaptation speaks to the essential question of creative freedom as a filmmaker adapts a work of literature.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • The following day, the state added him to its official register of terrorists and extremists, a designation that obliges Russian banks to freeze his assets.
    — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Zeus obliges, striking their ship with a thunderbolt that destroys it and kills every member of Odysseus’ crew except the king himself.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Definition of obliges
Verb
  • The pyramid that houses the Tyrell Corporation is just one example.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Heinz’s London office houses a working chef’s kitchen where recipes are tested every week, and retail partners are brought in to taste products.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of houses
Verb
  • In 2026, though, success hinges on finding the right fits among a diversified pool.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But the new study fits into an emerging trend, Luthar said—one suggesting that multivitamins may have some part to play in healthy aging.
    — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • As serotonin remains active longer, the brain adjusts by desensitizing some receptors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Available in six muted colors, the sheets have a sateen weave that’s soft and smooth, with a bit of stretch to maintain a proper fit even as the bed adjusts.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusts
Verb
  • This way of handling stress occurs when someone acts calm, appeases the threatening person and retreats to de-escalate the situation.
    — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The city’s first street food market appeases the vast spectrum of palates and preferences, from vegans' to meat-lovers', by featuring ten culinary traders who specialize in ethnic fare from Greece to the bayous of Louisiana.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of appeases

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“Accommodates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodates. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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