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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
Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Guests can opt for cottages featuring their own Southern porches, private log cabins on the lake, or classic hotel rooms in one of three lodges—all with various views of the sprawling natural property and charm of a quieter bygone era.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Andy Andersen, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Satre, whose position is funded by Woodbury’s hotel lodging tax, has been in the tourism business for 18 years, having previously worked with Visit St. Paul and Visit Inver Grove Heights.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma forced the lodge to close in 2005, and the structure was eventually demolished in 2009.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Guests can opt for cottages featuring their own Southern porches, private log cabins on the lake, or classic hotel rooms in one of three lodges—all with various views of the sprawling natural property and charm of a quieter bygone era.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
The parting words of this ghostly image of her have been lodged in Ray’s mind way past its welcome.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Satre, whose position is funded by Woodbury’s hotel lodging tax, has been in the tourism business for 18 years, having previously worked with Visit St. Paul and Visit Inver Grove Heights.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
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Enjoy the rooms Each of the hotel’s 203 rooms has its own design.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The hotel’s hidden gem is Bar Margaret, a sultry, candlelit space tucked in one corner of the house.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Homes in the community span from cottages to condos to apartments to hit every price point and to welcome anyone at any socioeconomic level.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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About 65% of California homeowners live in homeowners associations (HOA) with rules blocking modest additions like duplexes or backyard cottages — often the most affordable options for families and aging residents.—
David Bonaccorsi,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Plans for guests to stay on the property, which is about four miles south of the resort’s main clubhouse, are ongoing and could be in place by the end of 2027.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Around the Dodgers’ clubhouse Sunday morning, several players recounted their own dad strength experiences.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The house was filled with physical evidence: A bloody palm print.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Think setting sprays, shoulder bags, midi skirts, ice makers, and house plants from brands like Béis, Cadence, Our Place, and Sandy Liang.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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We were camped on Danaher Creek, at the head of the south fork of the Flathead.—
Howard Copenhaver,
Outdoor Life,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Fisk and his team are parked outside, capturing this unprecedented meeting of the mob families on film.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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On July 12 of that same year, 30,000 winegrowers gathered in the southern town of Béziers, parking their shiny new tractors right in the middle of major roadways.—
Made by History,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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This transition allows women to root their worth internally rather than outsourcing it to external achievements.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Often called French Tarragon, this herb is easy to root from a cutting if a friend will share.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Kevin’s Hostel This no-frills hostel is both affordable and clean with a great garden and terrace reserved exclusively for guests.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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How authorities say the shooting happened Authorities say Mangione arrived in New York City by bus days before the Dec. 4 shooting and checked into a hostel on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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