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or lodgement
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
the lodgment of a week's worth of newspapers in the doorway was a telltale sign that the family was away
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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.
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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
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
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The results revealed lower leaf damage and lower anthocyanin accumulation when plants were physically touching each other.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Snow squalls can occur with very little warning and can lead to whiteout conditions on the roads, and also drop a quick accumulation of snow that can lead to very slippery conditions.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Rolling Stone reported that the non-profit DMO Discover Puerto Rico estimated that the residency brought in about $200 million in tourist dollars spent on lodging, transportation, and food.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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This was the beginning of a Patti’s lodging and restaurant empire called Patti's 1880 Settlement.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Moncler Grenoble unveiled its Fall 2026 collection in Aspen, Colorado, marking the first American ski destination show for the Italian brand.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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In December, the EPA approved a $315 million loan for the city of Fort Worth to upgrade wastewater collection and treatment under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The biggest and best accommodations on the ship are the 1,262-square-foot Signature Sky Suites that sleep up to five guests, with two bedrooms and two baths.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Officially named The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa—locals call it The Homestead—booking these rural accommodations is the perfect way to relax and reconnect during a long weekend.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Washington’s inaugural critical minerals summit this week — bringing together officials from 54 countries including several from Africa — was, on the surface, a diplomatic gathering.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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As one of the most influential gatherings in the beauty and fragrance industry, Cosmoprof provides an ideal platform to showcase a perfume that prioritizes emotional resonance over fleeting trends.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Working in small batches, toss the chicken strips in the flour, shake off any excess, dip them in the egg mixture, allow extra egg to drip back into the bowl, and roll them in the panko.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Alesia forgets to add sugar to the mixture.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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