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as in lodging
usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

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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 For last year’s game in Las Vegas, in comparison, accommodations had an average cost of $1,312. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025 Slusser said she was not told that her teammate was transgender despite travel accommodations placing them together. Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 The athletes are already pampered with scholarships, special accommodations, special meals, etc. Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025 Ford provided flights from Albany to Charlotte and accommodation so Ars could attend its Ford Performance 2025 event. Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for accommodation 
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Noun
  • African Portfolio attorney Rodney Gould told Fox News Digital that African Portfolio arranged the couple's lodging and the owners of the lodging, Chiawa Safaris in Zambia, provided the tour guides.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
  • First-person accounts from Indiana State Treasurer Samuel Merrill and his family tell the tale of a challenging two-week trek marred by weather, sickness and inconsistent lodging along the way.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
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  • Now, with a clearer picture of the district’s financial landscape and a commitment to equitable compensation, negotiations are set to resume on March 14 and 21.
    Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • His vision sought to integrate Kurdish demands into a broader democratic framework, emphasizing peaceful negotiations over violent confrontation.
    Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made by History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • The amenities continue outdoors, where the picturesque mountain-view grounds are laced with olive trees and hold a pool and spa, a bocce court, a fire pit, and a barbecue area.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
  • For her first real estate purchase, the young owner of this compact, 300-square-foot apartment wanted all the amenities of a true home.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • These ideas range from practical adjustments to sweeping theoretical shifts.
    Scott White, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
  • And there were no major adjustments in his final round on Sunday.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
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  • Republicans contemplating compromise fear Trump’s wrath.
    Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Uncharted’s Sandy Cunningham has found the Goldilocks bag that offers a just-right compromise.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 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
  • 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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  • But much of the chatter was also about his new look: Elordi showcased a serious set of sideburns, likely grown for his next part as the brooding anti-hero Heathcliff in director Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The film, an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella, also won Best Film. COMPLETE WINNERS LIST BELOW An Irish-language film about Belfast rap group Kneecap was nominated in 17 award categories.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
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  • Jevons Paradox has also been observed, for example, in explosive demand for modern conveniences like air conditioning, passenger airplanes, and MRI machines.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The move was likely motivated by convenience — yet also helped modern-day archaeologists.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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