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
  • Republican House members were being asked to pay $25,000 for convention tickets and lodging, according to people familiar with the situation and granted anonymity to speak frankly about the private arrangement.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The breakdown of costs also included other charges such as attorney fees, meals and lodging.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • These damn streets, they aren’t made for walking or living or trash collection or traffic or bicycles or romantic walks or rollerblading or traffic jogs.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Outside linebackers Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux, as well as inside linebacker Arvell Reese, are as athletic as any collection of rushers in the league.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Most accommodations fall into either Junior Suite or Suite categories, although calling my 474-square-foot Junior Suite a suite felt a touch generous.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But so is the travel, the accommodations, and the poor play, all while facing opponents that had the resources to win.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The theater has hosted a Jimmy Buffett concert, high school graduations, weddings, and other gatherings.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The film, which is seeking distribution, is set in winter 1975, when a mysterious woman crashes a holiday gathering.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 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 12 Sep. 2026.

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