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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
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond the main residence, the property included a recreation building, power house, gate lodge and a striking Tudor Revival playhouse built in the 1930s for daughter Josephine as a gift from Edsel’s mother, Clara Ford.
—Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Reagan was struck below his left armpit, the bullet lodged an inch from his heart.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Kevin married his wife, Nicole, at his father's fly fishing lodge in Idaho in September 2022.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond the main residence, the property included a recreation building, power house, gate lodge and a striking Tudor Revival playhouse built in the 1930s for daughter Josephine as a gift from Edsel’s mother, Clara Ford.
—Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Nearly 300 storm reports were lodged Monday, the majority being reports of strong wind, followed by numerous hail reports and three tornado reports.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Reagan was struck below his left armpit, the bullet lodged an inch from his heart.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
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Canouan Estate, an ultra-luxe collection of three hotels on its namesake isle, has just unveiled a bonkers $2 million buyout of its properties.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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The best hotels in Puerto Rico, as reviewed by our editors and contributors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Case in point, the resort just celebrated its 100th birthday with a complete top-to-bottom renovation of the 54-key hotel and 11 on-site cottages, including a new artist-in-residency program and airy interiors paying homage to the island's basket-weaving and seafaring heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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To get to the cottage from the National Mall, visitors will either need to drive, hire a car or take public transportation.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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With the stock market crash in 1929, all construction on the clubhouse stopped, and the doors were closed.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The post-win clubhouse vibes were high.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Many major fashion houses have brought on new creative directors in the past year, meaning tonight will mark many designers' first Met Gala in their new roles.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Verb
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People are camping in cities, and lawmakers should support cities’ management of that situation.—
Jeremy Wolff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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According to both Pasadena Now and NBC4, witnesses who were camped outside described seeing dozens of officers arrive at the location and swarm the building.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Don't park in the middle of the aisle.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fans can park at the nearby American Dream Mall for $225 for one spot for each game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Owned by Daniela Turano, her husband Giuseppe Acito and chef Raffaele Lubrano, both from Italy, Antico is rooted in heritage and hospitality.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Boyle said the turnaround is rooted in reconnecting with what originally made the brand stand out — a blend of performance and personality — and leaning into marketing that cuts through the noise.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Andrews was released in 2019 to a probation hostel, People reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Old Barn Resort offers a campground and hostel, plus a golf course, a pool, and tubing between Lanesboro and Preston.—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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