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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
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The main lodge includes an open lounge area and dining room—though most meals are served on the porch, if weather allows—a pool, and a library with games and interesting displays about the flora and fauna of the region.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Eva Flowe
june 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
If all goes according to schedule, the developers intend to formally lodge their planning application by the end of the year.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Noun
Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake South Casco, Maine With 35 lakefront cottages and a lodge offering multiple styles of rooms, the all-inclusive Migis Lodge on Maine's Sebago Lake is a great choice for large families.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The main lodge includes an open lounge area and dining room—though most meals are served on the porch, if weather allows—a pool, and a library with games and interesting displays about the flora and fauna of the region.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Verb
To lodge a nuisance complaint, call 311 or 704-336-7600.
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Eva Flowe
june 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
If all goes according to schedule, the developers intend to formally lodge their planning application by the end of the year.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 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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Shahnaaz Dalal, no relation to Sanaya Dalal, lives on the ground floor of a quaint, heritage-style cottage, with her Parsi husband, Rohinton, in-laws and two daughters in another Parsi enclave in northern Mumbai.
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There is also a lighthouse that was constructed in 1885, three tourist cottages and one 20-bed tourist home, according to the Administration of UT of Lakshadweep.
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Rafael Devers would speak after that in the clubhouse.
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Say as many as 30-50% of the clubhouse declines to wear their pride hats.
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Since Saturday, Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, has been camped out in the heart of New Delhi, leading a crowd of protesters who are refusing to leave until the country’s education minister resigns over a national exam system mired in scandal.
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Well, the gentlemen need a place to park the lids, because the social froth in the Royal Box or in any other Royal Ascot enclosure can become quite demanding, and there are many, many black or grey toppers in attendance.
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The $4 per hour matches what the city’s garages charge, which also might incentivize people planning for a night out to park at a garage since the first 90 minutes are free.
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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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One of Boston's most colorful and event-oriented is located here, however—the Revolution Hotel, which is the result of a 2019 to-the-studs renovation of a former historic YWCA and hostel.
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Henges said the hostel shows Open Doors’ creativity and commitment to addressing homelessness in Kansas City.
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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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