as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the rusty, old bolts were so well lodged that a power wrench was needed to extract them
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as in housed
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 nestled
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 embedded
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 lodged
Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Las Vegas scored three unanswered goals to lead 3-2, and after the teams lodged a 4-4 tie, the Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl took a whip-around pass from Colton Sissons and ripped the game-winning goal above Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen to give the Golden Knights a stunning 1-0 series lead.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 June 2026
On Saturday, a complaint had been lodged with the hotel against Hilphenstein and friends for drunken behavior, including exposing themselves, reports Globo.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
The records also show an ICE hold and federal detainer have been lodged against him.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The mohels were first investigated after complaints lodged by Moshe Aryeh Friedman, an Antwerp rabbi.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
The greatest speed bump lodged between two of Denver’s all-time greats and a second ring might be the entity that owns them both.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
This story has been corrected to show the lawsuit has been lodged in an Australian court.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
The deputy suffered paralysis from the chest down because the bullet lodged in his spine.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Verb
Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Las Vegas scored three unanswered goals to lead 3-2, and after the teams lodged a 4-4 tie, the Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl took a whip-around pass from Colton Sissons and ripped the game-winning goal above Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen to give the Golden Knights a stunning 1-0 series lead.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 June 2026
On Saturday, a complaint had been lodged with the hotel against Hilphenstein and friends for drunken behavior, including exposing themselves, reports Globo.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
The records also show an ICE hold and federal detainer have been lodged against him.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The mohels were first investigated after complaints lodged by Moshe Aryeh Friedman, an Antwerp rabbi.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
The greatest speed bump lodged between two of Denver’s all-time greats and a second ring might be the entity that owns them both.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
This story has been corrected to show the lawsuit has been lodged in an Australian court.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
The deputy suffered paralysis from the chest down because the bullet lodged in his spine.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodged
Adjective
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In 2024, a car became stuck and interrupted service on a route heading toward University City.—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Being indispensable kept me busy and kept me stuck.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Among them was a critical citation alleging the facility failed to ensure animals housed together or near each other were compatible.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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See where Waffle House got its start at the Waffle House museum housed in the restaurant’s original location.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The island is nestled between the two forks of Long Island and is known for its unspoiled beaches and beautiful manor houses.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Mandarin Oriental’s sole property debut of 2026 can be found nestled amid the clear-blue waters in Mallorca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Verb
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It is embedded within the city’s historic Jackson Park, a decision that was met with legal battles as an environmental group sued the City of Chicago for allowing a private project to be built on public land.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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If one link is jammed or lost, the signal can reroute through another node, making the network harder for Russian electronic warfare to cut.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Things got especially jammed when players like Fonseca and Alex Eala, who have huge fanbases, were in action on the outside courts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Beginning in 1978 when the city started to build Reunion Arena, the city of Dallas accommodated both the Mavericks and Stars with buildings that became key pieces to its growing downtown landscape.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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For families Families can easily be accommodated, with rollaway beds, cribs, or connecting rooms with dual twin beds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The world’s most famous blonde bombshell, perched on playground equipment, absorbed in a book.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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An 18th-century fortress perched in the Aravali Hills, surrounded by winding roads and sweeping valley views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Montana has long inspired storytelling rooted in its history—from Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It to Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming — more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — but stories rooted in collaborative community work can spark hope.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodged. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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