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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
when we go on our country vacation, we always stay at this little lodge in the middle of nowhere
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as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization
the Masons meet at the lodge every Thursday evening
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the landlord can legally lodge up to 20 people in his apartment building at one time
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as in to park
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
our pet guinea pig lodged himself in the far corner of his cage and simply refused to come out
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as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the gunman had managed to lodge a bullet in my back, just inches from my spine
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Recent Examples of lodge
Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 July 2025
But then a dangerous shift in the weather occurred, turning the seemingly low-risk fire into a fast-moving blaze that jumped containment lines and torched dozens of buildings in the park over the weekend, including a historic lodge.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Fernandes Anderson, 46, pleaded guilty on May 5 to two of six public corruption felony charges that were lodged against her in a federal indictment last December, when she was also arrested by the feds outside her Dorchester home.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
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Noun
After the nine-month renovation, Mar Hall continues to evolve, with a kitchen garden and a pétanque court in the works and a forthcoming series of multiroom lodges, set to open next spring, tucked away on the 240-acre property to ensure maximum privacy.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 July 2025
But then a dangerous shift in the weather occurred, turning the seemingly low-risk fire into a fast-moving blaze that jumped containment lines and torched dozens of buildings in the park over the weekend, including a historic lodge.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Verb
The south London club are now set to compete in the third-tier Conference League but intend to lodge an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Fernandes Anderson, 46, pleaded guilty on May 5 to two of six public corruption felony charges that were lodged against her in a federal indictment last December, when she was also arrested by the feds outside her Dorchester home.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
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Conveniently, plenty of vacation rentals like time shares, Airbnbs, VRBOs, and even some hotels have a washer that tenants can use.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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The hotel is located on 7th Street, in the heart of Ybor City's nightlife district.—
Marcea Cazel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The cottage leans into a minimalist coastal aesthetic—think soft neutrals, natural textures, clean lines, and wood paneling.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
31 July 2025
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Where to stay Book now: GoldenEye Author Ian Fleming’s Caribbean hideout, GoldenEye, is today a resort with 49 cottages, bungalows, and beach huts, plus Fleming’s own three-bedroom villa.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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Schneider was ejected and made the long walk through the outfield and though the door in the fence, leading to the clubhouse.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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But who will be the Jets’ second receiving option opposite Wilson? Josh Reynolds, whom the Jets signed to a $2.75 million contract in the spring, appears to be the early leader in the clubhouse.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The Athletic had all the angles covered, with Matt Barrows watching the linemen butt heads and Vic Tafur camped out on the other end of the field for the receivers and defensive backs.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Knowledgeable people will park in nearby neighborhoods, overcrowding an area that is essentially at capacity.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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But in Maron’s case, the story unfurls to a point where he’s parked outside of Petco in a putrid car with his three howling cats.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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After the sod has rooted into the native soil, gradually reduce the frequency of watering, but moisten the soil deeper.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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Naturally, Pete Carroll had rooting interests from coast to coast.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The NBCUniversal streamer will develop the project, which is based on Roth’s mid-2000s horror movies about an underground network of wealthy people who kidnap and torture young tourists staying in hostels.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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The incident comes a little over a month after an Air India plane crashed on top of a medical college hostel in neighboring India's Ahmedabad city, killing 241 of the 242 people on board and 19 on the ground, marking the world's worst aviation disaster in a decade.—
Reuters,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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