variants
or lodgements
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as in accumulations
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
the lodgment of a week's worth of newspapers in the doorway was a telltale sign that the family was away
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as in accommodations
a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler
dismayed at the shabby lodgments that were the only option of cross-country travelers at the time
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AccuWeather reported accumulations of 12 to 16 inches in the Charlotte area, including 11 inches at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Cities including Raleigh and Greensboro, North Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia, are among those at risk for significant snow accumulations.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rooms The resort’s accommodations are spread over 109 villas, all with a private pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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To enhance your trip to Sullivan's Island, consider booking accommodations through rental services like Airbnb or Vrbo for a more personalized and local experience, as there are no major hotel chains on the island.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Education Department encouraged borrowers to use the collections pause as an opportunity to evaluate their options for getting their student loans out of default, and noted that negative credit reporting associated with the defaulted loans would continue.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mules have been trending lately with minimalist styles appearing on various runways and as part of recent collections for brands like Saint Laurent and Victoria Beckham.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The natural sugars of beet juice lower the freezing point of water, allowing salt mixtures to work at much lower temperatures and preventing refreezing, while also helping salt stick to the road longer.—
Jeff Martin,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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How to Recycle Batteries Different batteries are made using different mixtures of chemical elements and metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel, and silver, while others may contain cobalt, lithium, and graphite that are treated as critical minerals by the United States Geological Survey.—
Katherine Gallagher,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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Satellite images show piles of dirt from the excavation growing in size.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The sprawling beer garden boasts lush greenery, comfortable seating, firepits, and open-air views perfect for gatherings of all sizes.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Marquette staff met with off-campus housing partners to reinforce potential consequences of hosting parties and large gatherings without safety considerations.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Lodgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgments. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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