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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
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Mason was made possible through the cooperation of the York County District Attorney's Office and a successful fundraising campaign organized by local Freemason lodges, which raised $75,000 to cover the puppy's training, supplies and all associated costs.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Their lodges are some of the most luxurious and sensitively designed in Africa, and Pamushana is no exception.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The Caravan Court Hotel, Valencia Hotel Collection is a revival of the luxury lodges that used to line highways in the heyday of car travel.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The route links family-run lodges, remote hamlets, and small wilderness resorts, and the rides are timed to take advantage of the long summer light.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Overlooking three trout ponds, open meadows and surrounding mountain views, the lodges offer frequent wildlife sightings and are conveniently located within walking distance of one another.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Depending on where the quill, or its broken fragments, lodges in the body, the animal may experience injuries that range from minor to fatal.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The hospitality group’s first African portfolio, nine luxury camps and lodges across Tanzania, offers private helicopter access through the entire experience.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Myriad cabins and lodges, such as Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, provide a cozy basecamp between mountain outings.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Mason was made possible through the cooperation of the York County District Attorney's Office and a successful fundraising campaign organized by local Freemason lodges, which raised $75,000 to cover the puppy's training, supplies and all associated costs.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Their lodges are some of the most luxurious and sensitively designed in Africa, and Pamushana is no exception.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The Caravan Court Hotel, Valencia Hotel Collection is a revival of the luxury lodges that used to line highways in the heyday of car travel.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The route links family-run lodges, remote hamlets, and small wilderness resorts, and the rides are timed to take advantage of the long summer light.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Overlooking three trout ponds, open meadows and surrounding mountain views, the lodges offer frequent wildlife sightings and are conveniently located within walking distance of one another.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Depending on where the quill, or its broken fragments, lodges in the body, the animal may experience injuries that range from minor to fatal.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The hospitality group’s first African portfolio, nine luxury camps and lodges across Tanzania, offers private helicopter access through the entire experience.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Verb
While Xugana was one of the first Delta lodges to open in 1974 as part of the Desert & Delta portfolio, in 2025, the property unveiled a complete rebuild.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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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Nearly every surface and appliance was curvilinear, hinting at Gaudí and also at swanky mid-century hotels and restaurants.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Two new hotels are also in development suggesting that the resort is preparing for a lot more visitors.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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One example is increasing Florida’s supply of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called in-law suites or backyard cottages, which add attainable housing stock by reimagining existing neighborhoods rather than building new ones.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Its sister property, the Emerald Iguana Inn, is an adults-only getaway with 13 rooms and cottages.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Widely regarded as one of California’s most important architects, Bernard Maybeck is revered for his rich designs ranging from bohemian clubhouses and woodland residences.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Faster than van Hövell expected, KLABU now runs 10 clubhouses across Kenya, Bangladesh, Jordan, Brazil, and Mauritania.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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That there are only three houses on this street further enhances the sense of peace and quiet that the owners will enjoy.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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There were also several reports of other trees falling on houses and cars, and also of new power outages and gas leaks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Still, for anyone who camps regularly, tailgates, or entertains outdoors, this cooler is worth the splurge.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
17 July 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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Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rising seas could swallow the land that roots our identity.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Mother pleads for help finding son His mother asked community members to check hotels, hostels, capsule hotels, internet cafés, manga cafés, train stations, convenience stores, hiking areas, rivers, shrines and other places.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Choose from more than 20 affordable hostels.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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“Lodges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodges. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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