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 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 The sleek and oversized design accommodates petite decor like bud vases and personal care items alike without making the countertop feel cluttered. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 One can carry 116 passengers; the other accommodates just 64, resulting in more space per guest. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 From Honolulu, the nonstop flight accommodates same-day connections to Hawaii’s other islands, the release said. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026 The corridor, north of the highway to Scholar Way, accommodates more than 66,000 vehicles a day, up from about 37,000 in 2019. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Side and back sleepers will be thrilled to add this set of queen pillows to their bed setup, while this 69%-off cervical neck pillow accommodates stomach sleepers. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 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
  • Chef Yannick Lohou, fresh from Barcelona, holds the dining room spellbound with pretty-as-a-picture dishes such as toro tartare with caviar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The analogy holds, except that your boat has grown an engine, and the engine upgrades compound every few months.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of holds
Verb
  • 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
  • The couple reconciles, and later that evening, Cal gets down on one knee and proposes.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of reconciles
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  • The memory foam interior adapts to your neck, and an adjustable Velcro closure gives you a personalized fit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Culture adapts to protect an identity the leader is defending and the organization pays the compounding cost.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 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
  • Its Service Module, which houses all of the costly propulsion systems, does not return to Earth after each flight but rather burns up in the atmosphere.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • The Timken Museum, which doesn’t charge admission and is the only museum in the city that houses a work by Rembrandt, also got a refresh.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of houses
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  • For men, the 181 Relaxed and 281 Baggy fits worn by Puth in the campaign capture the shift toward more relaxed silhouettes that consumers are embracing today.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms With 306 rooms, ranging from intimate studios to spacious four-bedroom villas, you’re bound to find a setup that comfortably fits your group size.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • Its pilots fly with SkyBreathe software that adjusts routes and flight profiles in real time to burn less fuel, and the airline flew one A350 delivery leg from Singapore on a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • To prevent overheating and cut energy use, the battery uses an adaptive thermal management system that automatically adjusts its cooling strategy whether the car is parked or driving.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of adjusts
Verb
  • The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of appeases

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