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
  • Examination of the wreckage showed the deicing systems on the less than 5-year-old plane worked and ice accumulation did not cause the crash, according to the NTSB’s report.
    Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The facility’s long-term plan prevents environmental accumulation in the far north.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • She is approached by Pramatha, who presents himself as a welfare worker offering lodging and employment but is, in fact, a procurer preying on refugee women.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Sausalito city manager is jailed and charged with misdemeanor prowling, unauthorized lodging and theft.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • In recent months and years, KCATA has struggled with route and workforce reductions, along with technical difficulties in implementing new fare collection technology.
    Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The park is home to a collection of historic buildings, including California's First Theater, the oldest government building in the Golden State, and one of the nation’s last remaining whalebone sidewalks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • The standout among its accommodations, which include 463 suites, 109 Penthouses, and 39 Ocean Residences, are the two Owner’s Residences.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • It was initially thought that Meghan and the kids would join him, but a public back-and-forth between the prince and palace over security concerns and accommodations left their arrival in question until the very last minute.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Eury said the city’s downtown streetscape is beautiful and encourages walking and gathering.
    DJ Simmons July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • For iced tea enthusiasts, the Tea Over Ice collection is designed to brew hot and then flash-chill over ice in the elegant Tea Over Ice Pitcher, perfect for enjoying yourself or serving to your guests at summer gatherings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • The next step is to strain and spray this mixture directly onto your plants in order to keep insects away.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
  • Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 36 hours, strain and rebottle.
    John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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