variants or lodgement
Definition of lodgmentnext
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a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler dismayed at the shabby lodgments that were the only option of cross-country travelers at the time

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Recent Examples of lodgment Advancing up to a mile in a month or so and seizing a lodgment in the Ukrainian defenses surrounding Pokrovsk, the Russians are now in a position to exploit this gain. David Axe, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 Typically, the bike troops lead an assault, speeding into new positions to secure safe lodgments for follow-on forces including increasingly precious tanks and other armored vehicles. David Axe, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodgment
Noun
  • Years of private capital accumulation mean significant paper wealth, but converting it to cash is a complex, multi-year process.
    Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.
    Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • However, homes and spare bedrooms can enter the lodging market temporarily, then return to residential use.
    Tim Komarek, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Their collection confidently showcases sleek party dresses with an ’80s flair, exuding valor and playfulness.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Disney results come on the heels of Orange County announcing its tourist-tax collections dipped in June, ending a record run of 14 months in June.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Chrissy Valdez, senior director of operations at Squaremouth, says standard trip cancellation coverage on travel insurance policies responds to mandatory evacuation orders, uninhabitable accommodations, airport closures and supplier cancellations.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • All that protected land provides some truly awe-inspiring accommodations.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The talk of its future was huge though, with anticipation by the everyday user rising with hope for instant communications and exponentially easier information gathering.
    Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Alongside the citywide gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, a gathering place for live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and editorial programming featuring many of the leading voices shaping today’s art world.
    News Desk, Artforum, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until just combined; stir in pecans.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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