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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
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Technique varies from athlete to athlete, with some choosing to boot up the kids at home (or hotel) and others opting to boot up in the base lodge.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Prior to the American Revolution, the power over war and foreign affairs was lodged in the executive branch.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
There are high-end lodges and stylish winter hotels, but the defining luxury is space.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Technique varies from athlete to athlete, with some choosing to boot up the kids at home (or hotel) and others opting to boot up in the base lodge.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
That feeling of obsolescence comes to a head when a half-dozen former students lodge complaints of inappropriate behavior against John.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Prior to the American Revolution, the power over war and foreign affairs was lodged in the executive branch.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
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Accessibility With ramps down to the entrance, two elevators serving all floors, and wide corridors, this hotel is easily traversable for those in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Protesters have thrown rocks, set off fireworks, and followed agents to their hotels.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Positano For travelers drawn to an intimate, old-world stay, Mareluna offers a charming cottage experience with primetime sea views.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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These flowering vines will boost curb appeal and make your cottage the most charming on the block.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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To that end, events for the film and TV festival will be much more centralized around the signature venue of the Paramount Theatre, home to many high-energy premieres, and a clubhouse lounge for attendees across the street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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On T-shirts in the spring clubhouse, it’s written across the famous photo of Mike Tyson playfully throwing a punch at Doc Gooden.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s also something nostalgic about it; the timer reminds me of baking at my grandparents’ house.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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,
12 Mar. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The district would still own the stadium, and would make sure people can park and access athletic and school events.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beach, six spots to park a car, a sign warning about rough water, and a huli-huli chicken stand.—
Lisa Aiken,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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But the audience, including a 10 year old Kaden Denard, mostly seems to root against the machine.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the hostel, most of the rest of its 39 floors will contain office space along with multiple open garden areas.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The learning center used to be a hostel, its spartan facilities a challenge, a lawyer mom told Lilian, for the stay-at-home mothers who would otherwise have been perfect candidates for the task of chaperoning.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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