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as in hotels
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
when we go on our country vacation, we always stay at this little lodge in the middle of nowhere
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as in clubhouses
the meeting place of an organization
the Masons meet at the lodge every Thursday evening
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as in camps
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the landlord can legally lodge up to 20 people in his apartment building at one time
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as in parks
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
our pet guinea pig lodged himself in the far corner of his cage and simply refused to come out
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as in roots
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the gunman had managed to lodge a bullet in my back, just inches from my spine
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Recent Examples of lodges
Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Most ski-touring lodges are no-frills huts that cater to hardy mountaineers who’d balk at the idea of taking a gondola or a lift.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
While most African lodges are built with wood imported from Brazil, Few & Far uses invasive eucalyptus to help reduce its environmental impact.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Many of its guests find its old-school style more welcoming than the ritzy lodges in Taos and Tahoe.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There are no ski lodges offering hot chocolate on a cold day – nor is there the assurance that ski patrollers will come to help you if you get hurt or lost.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Inns and small lodges lean into warmth and tradition, slowing the pace naturally.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
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Beckons unites the Tierra Hotels and Baillie Lodges portfolios, debuting with nine boutique lodges across four continents.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Most ski-touring lodges are no-frills huts that cater to hardy mountaineers who’d balk at the idea of taking a gondola or a lift.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
While most African lodges are built with wood imported from Brazil, Few & Far uses invasive eucalyptus to help reduce its environmental impact.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Many of its guests find its old-school style more welcoming than the ritzy lodges in Taos and Tahoe.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There are no ski lodges offering hot chocolate on a cold day – nor is there the assurance that ski patrollers will come to help you if you get hurt or lost.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Inns and small lodges lean into warmth and tradition, slowing the pace naturally.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodges
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The Hotel to Book With so many incredible hotels in Mexico City—especially boutiques—choosing where to stay can mean far too many hours hunched over your laptop.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The hotels and shops that normally do bustling business during Iran’s Nowruz holiday in mid-March are now expecting to take a hit.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Smack in the heart of the Exumas, Staniel Cay Yacht Club has become one of the most beloved Bahamian destinations for boaters, who dock at its marina before cosying into one of its collection of cottages and bungalows.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Canoe Bay started small in 1993, but today there are dozens of cottages and rooms.—
Erin Hassanzadeh,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Community associations continue to cater to those who wish to enjoy active lifestyles with resort-like amenities such as pools, clubhouses, restaurants, fitness centers, sports courts, parks, trails, and others.—
Michael Toback,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Emma Stone Emma Stone shimmered in a simple empire waist design with cap sleeves by one of her favorite fashion houses, Louis Vuitton.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Residents in houses gathered on rooftops and hung out of windows, with one girl with her leg outside tossing beers down from the second story to her friends on the porch.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks The following United Parks & Resorts theme parks have a zero-change fee policy for guests wanting to reschedule park visits.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Lodges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodges. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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