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
  • Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with 8 to 10 inches along the highest mountain peaks.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This cancer is caused by the accumulation of certain genetic mutations that prevent rectal cells from repairing DNA damage and accounts for 5-10% of rectal cancers.
    — Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Donations will help with medical bills, lodging, transportation and lost wages as her family remains by her side during her recovery.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Both include lodging, meals, and therapy sessions, with longer stays offering additional work and follow-up support.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Marshall’s medical debt practices After the two candidates took the stage, Holt asked Marshall to respond to criticism of his medical debt collection practices.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At some point, Bernard decides to give a bedroom tour, showing off his collection of Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy posters.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Trump’s lawyers had sought to postpone his testimony until January, arguing that his presidential duties required special accommodation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • After the last one is opened, use the set to bake cookies for Santa and decorate them on Christmas Eve, then take the extras along to your holiday gathering.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Police cited security reasons for the latest ban of a student gathering in the northwestern town of Banja Luka on Monday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Today’s recipe Many meatballs are made with a panade, often a mixture of white bread soaked in milk, which lends moisture to the final meatballs.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Add the rice and mix to combine, coating the rice with the green mixture.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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