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as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use every summer we rent a small fishing lodge by the lake

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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 house
the shelter or resting place of a wild animal the family of beavers built a lodge near the narrow point of the river

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lodge

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verb

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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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Recent Examples of lodge
Noun
This brings me back to the siege of Jackson, which happens at the same time as Abby’s smug speechifying and Joel-torturing up at the lodge. Noel Murray, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025 The episode sees Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever, alongside a crew composed of Owen, Nora, Manny, and Mel, arrive at a lodge near Jackson, and be caught by bad weather. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
According to a plea agreement filed by federal prosecutors on Tuesday, Fernandes Anderson will plead guilty to two of six public corruption charges that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment. Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2025 At a minimum, the DOT asks that airlines provide meal vouchers for delays of more than three hours and lodging for passengers who have to wait overnight at an airport because of disruptions within a carrier’s control. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
  • The family was provided with a moving allowance of $75,000 and temporary lodging of up to 90 nights in a local hotel room.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Enjoy the rooms Each of the hotel’s 203 rooms has its own design.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Homes in the community span from cottages to condos to apartments to hit every price point and to welcome anyone at any socioeconomic level.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • About 65% of California homeowners live in homeowners associations (HOA) with rules blocking modest additions like duplexes or backyard cottages — often the most affordable options for families and aging residents.
    David Bonaccorsi, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Stanford: Elijah Brown was the clear leader in the clubhouse, but the Cardinal recently added UCF transfer Dylan Rizk, who passed for 904 yards and five touchdowns in 2024.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • Not from an injury standpoint, but rather from an illness circulating the Mets’ clubhouse.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • The house was filled with physical evidence: A bloody palm print.
    Gina Barton, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • In addition, the house provides type not specified.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Shareholders wait in line outside CHI Health Center Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Omaha, Neb. Rebecca S. Gratz / AP Attendee Haibo Liu traveled from China and camped out overnight outside the arena to be first in line Saturday morning.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 May 2025
  • Haibo Liu even camped out overnight outside the arena to be first in line Saturday morning.
    Time, Time, 3 May 2025
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  • Meanwhile, Fisk and his team are parked outside, capturing this unprecedented meeting of the mob families on film.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Instead of being near the end of the driveway, the SUV was parked near the flagpole where O’Keefe’s body was found.
    Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This transition allows women to root their worth internally rather than outsourcing it to external achievements.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Often called French Tarragon, this herb is easy to root from a cutting if a friend will share.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Kevin’s Hostel This no-frills hostel is both affordable and clean with a great garden and terrace reserved exclusively for guests.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • How authorities say the shooting happened Authorities say Mangione arrived in New York City by bus days before the Dec. 4 shooting and checked into a hostel on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025

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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

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