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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
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Here, that work begins before the lodge turns a surplus.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Judd continued to lodge objections against Daniel’s line of questioning, and Judge Weeks removed the jury from the room so the attorneys could conference.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
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Along the rest of the street, apartments and ski lodges are playing host to pretty much the entire Tour de France peloton.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Here, that work begins before the lodge turns a surplus.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Verb
The pine tree that graced his yard since at least 1985 was firmly lodged in his garage while the top of a tree that obliterated his next door neighbor’s roof dangled precariously in his backyard.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Judd continued to lodge objections against Daniel’s line of questioning, and Judge Weeks removed the jury from the room so the attorneys could conference.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
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In airports, outside hotels and inside stadiums, Haitians wore their national colors and proudly waved their flags.
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Many have put their possessions in storage to live in an Atlanta hotel on the promise of a new career.
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Sinister Wisdom operated out of a little white brick cottage Nicholson bought in East Charlotte at 3116 Country Club Drive, which Mecklenburg County added to its prospective historic landmark list in 2021 to be considered for the designation.
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There are also plenty of other lodging configurations across the vast property, including full-sized cottages.
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Inside the clubhouse, Rojas and Freddie Freeman led a champagne and tequila toast.
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Plans for the community include a residents’ clubhouse, private hiking trails, concierge services, and wellness programming.
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Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
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Plaintiffs have used internal documents from the companies to allege that, in house, people have long recognized a correlation between NEC and the use of preterm formulas made from cow’s milk.
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Like many of the people camped outside their families’ homes in Venezuela, Mendoza refuses to believe they are gone until the last moment possible.
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But the location of his grave was lost once British troops retook the city in late 1778 and occupied it through the war’s end, camping in the cemetery.
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Parking could tighten For many workers, one of the biggest adjustments will be figuring out how to beat the rush and where to park.
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Those needing assistance from the Veterans Service Office can park in the East parking lot and use the A Building main entrance to the second floor.
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Known for building a global brand rooted in food, energy, and authenticity, Fieri brings a perspective that complements Legacy Motor Club's evolution into a modern motorsports organization that resonates far beyond the track.
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And yet, in spite of its Clark and Dearborn gambit and an hourlong finale that ties far too many bows on top of bows, Season 5 works because its artistic machinations are rooted in character over plot, and the characters are what matters.
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He’s accused of using a cellphone, the internet and interstate highways, among other means, while planning and carrying out the attack, as well as staying at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers.
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Calling it a closet feels a bit like calling the Ritz a hostel.
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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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