variants or lodgement
Definition of lodgmentnext
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as in lodging
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
  • Thanks to an unruly accumulation of furniture, however, the apartment initially felt cramped.
    Sophia Herring, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Plaque accumulation within artery walls—a process called atherosclerosis—is what increases your risk for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular issues.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Between skates, wheels and bearings, along with travel expenses like flights and lodging, fundraising is a major part of the sport.
    Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps not, but on Sunday night as Europe loaded the bus for the trip back to their lodgings, team helper Dame Laura Davies, who won four Solheim Cups as a player and three as a vice-captain, appeared with a case of Heinekens.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In my ideal world there would be dozens of essay collections by excellent writers (Choi is a poet) on culture and politics, technology and the evils of capitalism.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The hotel lists accessible facilities and has lifts, but its collection of interconnected historic buildings creates changes in level, and some rooms contain internal stairs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hero of the Seas features eight distinct neighborhoods, nine pools, 28 dining spots and new accommodations.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Most importantly, Quebec’s largest city boasts fantastic accommodations as a homebase between all your excursions.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • However, the event was targeted on social media by accounts like Libs of TikTok, which characterized the gathering as a drag show meant to groom children while funding undocumented immigrants.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But the gathering took on new meaning in the revelation's wake, as much of Washington scrambles to come to terms with a technology that has evolved rapidly and for which little regulation exists.
    Justin Papp, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and gently toss to coat the fish.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Sprinkle the garlic mixture over the pork, then use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and stir the seasonings into it.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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