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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
Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
His character's ominous smirk and froggy croak are grittier than the gnarled wood of the lodge where the film is set.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
United has reportedly lodged more than one offer to sign Mbuemo with the latest reporting stating a bid of over $70m was made.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Guests at the lodge are encouraged to visit, and donate to, some or all of these projects.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
His character's ominous smirk and froggy croak are grittier than the gnarled wood of the lodge where the film is set.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
Damage to Lowery, Lowery and Cherry's law office on the southeast quadrant of the square included broken windows with glass scattered throughout the first floor, metal lodged in the wall and floor, front door, light and drywall damage, attorney Jeff Lowery said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
United has reportedly lodged more than one offer to sign Mbuemo with the latest reporting stating a bid of over $70m was made.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
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The first phase includes the arena, a 225-room hotel, an apartment building with 250 units and 20,000 square feet in retail spaces.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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From the latest in Swiss skincare to advanced tech created by an aesthetic expert that delivers salon-like results in your hotel room, the latest innovative products will bring transformative results no matter how long your journey is.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The look and feel of the 65 standalone cottages and cabins—some with floor-to-ceiling windows and fireplaces, others with private decks or outdoor firepits—is essential to the property.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Accommodations will comprise 80 hotel rooms and 23 cottages with one or two bedrooms.—
Matt Villano,
AFAR Media,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Schneider was ejected and made the long walk through the outfield and though the door in the fence, leading to the clubhouse.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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But who will be the Jets’ second receiving option opposite Wilson? Josh Reynolds, whom the Jets signed to a $2.75 million contract in the spring, appears to be the early leader in the clubhouse.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Adding more heat to the house by turning on the oven or stove is the last thing most Southerners want to do when the temperatures outside are scorching.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Those kids turned into adults who camp with friends, and eventually their own children.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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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,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The truck had parked on a corner, only a few blocks away.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Disney California Adventure access was still available throughout the day which allowed passholders to park hop over to Disneyland after 11 a.m.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Those connections made by Ragsdale were also deeply rooted with other camps in the area.—
Abby Roedel,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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He will be missed at Duke, but Blue Devils fans will continue rooting him on in Dallas.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The 19 people on the ground were killed when the plane crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital hostel.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Fun is at the center of the hostel atmosphere, as seen on the often-viral Instagram Reels posted to The Wavy Sailor's page.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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