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as in residence
the place where one lives
food and lodging are two of the largest expenses of living in the city
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2
as in apartment
lodgings plural
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
I've rented lodgings in the old boardinghouse downtown
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as in housing
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 nestling
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 embedding
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 lodging
Kurt Weinsheimer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Kids under two get free access to the water park and lodging.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
In county governments across the country, officials who fear elections are vulnerable to fraud have been taking matters into their own hands, lodging protests and investigations.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
In 2024, Taylor Swift concerts spiked hotel prices by up to 154%, and Swifties gladly footed the bill, while our data found that the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar spiked international lodging searches by 541% worldwide.
—Kurt Weinsheimer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Kids under two get free access to the water park and lodging.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
This approach aims to increase productivity by over 50 percent, enabling the company to expand its product range to mid-rise townhouses, multi-family homes, and lodging facilities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
In county governments across the country, officials who fear elections are vulnerable to fraud have been taking matters into their own hands, lodging protests and investigations.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
Noun
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In order to enter the Palisades burn zone, authorities are requiring entry passes or proof of residence.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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To share your thoughts in this public forum, email them with your first and last names and city or neighborhood of residence to robert.vardon@lajollalight.com.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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There are houses of all kinds, ranging from the two story, four nest apartment houses to the outdoor shelters for the robins, which never go inside a house.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Even weirder: Rose, who everyone believes is dead, has also been living in Milwaukee this whole time, complete with her own apartment and a bartending gig at a local dive.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ford provided flights from Albany to Charlotte and accommodation so Ars could attend its Ford Performance 2025 event.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
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Tickets for the two-day conference, which is taking place following a charity golf event also organized by Ward, range from $50 tickets for basic access to $2,300 VIP guests that include accommodation at the hotel and access to the speakers.—
David Gilbert,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
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For instance, embedding withdrawal penalties—such as the sanctions clauses the European Union installs in many trade agreements—can deter treaty abrogation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Regularly revisiting feedback ensures these tools remain relevant and practical, embedding mental health support into the company culture.—
Dr. Ritu Goel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Kelly Clarkson Home Miranda Bar Cart This bar cart from Kelly Clarkson’s collection is another way to easily add an elegant statement piece to your humble abode.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Altogether, the spacious abode features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms spread across its two floors.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The interior is accommodating and attractive.—
Mark Phelan,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Jan. 2025
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The most recent leg up is a direct result of anticipation that the Fed likely will not be as accommodating in 2025 following a full percentage point cut in benchmark borrowing rates since September, according to Michael Darda, chief economist and macrostrategist at Roth Capital Partners.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This two-story accessory dwelling unit in Silver Lake is fresh, fun, playful and sophisticated.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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Douglas Friedman Ten Plus Three boasts a portfolio of high-end residences, including mountain homes, beach retreats, and urban dwellings, yet no matter the location, each space exudes warmth and sophistication.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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One way to help ensure the Lions don’t feel that way again is by positioning themselves for the best postseason possible.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Preparing mentally and positioning your portfolio accordingly will help set folks up for financial success in the year-ahead.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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