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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
Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
While the lodge is not an official evacuation site, Elks volunteers decided to open their doors, and allow campers and RVS to fill the parking lots, tents on the lawn, and offer other services like laundry.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Shards of shrapnel are still lodged in her chest – so close to her heart that doctors preferred not to operate to remove them.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Availability and participation may vary by lodge, so guests are encouraged to check with their local Twin Peaks for details.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
While the lodge is not an official evacuation site, Elks volunteers decided to open their doors, and allow campers and RVS to fill the parking lots, tents on the lawn, and offer other services like laundry.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Verb
According to Angel's mother, a bullet struck her daughter in her left arm and then traveled through her side before lodging in her chest.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Shards of shrapnel are still lodged in her chest – so close to her heart that doctors preferred not to operate to remove them.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 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
Noun
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One example is increasing Florida’s supply of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called in-law suites or backyard cottages, which add attainable housing stock by reimagining existing neighborhoods rather than building new ones.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Its sister property, the Emerald Iguana Inn, is an adults-only getaway with 13 rooms and cottages.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 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 third attack occurred on May 12 at a house that is owned by the prime minister.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Jones will enter the competition in camp after missing part of the spring with an ankle injury suffered while moving into his new house.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The film also combines archival footage from Haiti’s Les Grenadiers’ 1974 matches with scenes from the current team’s training while they were camped in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Those planning to park at a shuttle location must purchase a parking pass in advance through FIFA's official parking website.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Officials urged beachgoers not to park in low-lying areas.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Sugarwater focuses on celebrating Black culture at the intersection of house, techno, juke and footwork, styles of electronic music rooted deeply in Chicago and the Midwest.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Their understanding of wildlife, weather patterns, livestock management and landscape ecology is rooted in generations of lived experience.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.—
Condé Nast,
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 19 Jun. 2026.
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