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
  • In the past, Washington has attempted to rein in deficit spending and the accumulation of debt.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Most of the region received 1-3 inches in the past 24 hours, but accumulations between 5-7 inches in Lewisville and the western portions of Fort Worth were recorded in the past 24 hours.
    Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • There are lots of families and groups of stylish but understated singles from New York City and beyond looking for something more low-key than a lot of lodging options provide.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • That shift is reshaping how consumers plan trips, how hospitality brands think about demand, and how platforms organize lodging options.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Fresh flowers abound, and coffee tables are set with a remarkably thoughtful collection of books by Phaidon and Rizzoli.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Marine robotics hub The Advanced Marine Robotics Hub will be established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to develop autonomous underwater technologies for critical mineral collection, ocean science, and defense applications.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Which will make the airfare and hotel accommodations seem cheap by comparison.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • The accommodation overhaul is part of a wider national move to make tourism cover its own expenses.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • More than 80 people, many of whom Chik identified as longtime customers, attended the gathering at Belle Cooledge Library, less than 2 miles from Sacramento Executive Airport.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The sight of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo practicing at SMU’s Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium in front of a large gathering of international press is one of those photo ops that AI can’t create.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small jar, discarding solids.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • For an extra-silky curd, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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