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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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Verb
To lodge a nuisance complaint, call 311 or 704-336-7600.
—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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Both tournaments brought disappointment and his reign as coach ended after being confronted at the team’s hotel in Abidjan by angry supporters.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Apart from the Upper Deck Lounge, every area of the hotel is accessible by either ramp or elevator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The space serves players from age 5 through pros and includes a study hall clubhouse, strength and conditioning areas, and a family-zone mezzanine with books and beanbag chairs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Just about everyone in the Twins clubhouse recognized the sign of respect given to Clemens — everyone but Brooks Lee, Clemens’ brother in trash talk.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Air mattresses, camping cots and sleeping pads often come with a carrying bag to make transport easier.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Lan traced his instinct toward stories rooted in place and personal memory to his admiration for Taiwan filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Without a pipeline of physicians rooted in these communities, shortages persist and deepen.—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Henges said the hostel shows Open Doors’ creativity and commitment to addressing homelessness in Kansas City.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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