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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
Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The Pantanal is considered the best place in the world for watching jaguars, and even cattle ranchers who used to shoot the cats now have eco-lodges on their estancias.
—Todd Wilkinson, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The backstory The story begins with the acclaimed golf course Cape Kidnappers, built by the American Robertson family in 2004; the luxury hotel followed in 2007, joining the Robertsons' other lodges Kauri Cliffs in Matauri Bay and Matakauri in Queenstown.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 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
Spaces range from glorified game rooms, sports bars, speakeasies and hunting lodges to poker dens, studios and places to showcase career or travel highlights.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2026
Eco-lodges built in traditional style sit surrounded by jungle, farmland and rural communities.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Volcano House Travelers wanting an up-close view of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park should consider Volcano House, the only hotel within the park and one of the oldest lodges in the entire national park system.
—Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 16 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
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
The Pantanal is considered the best place in the world for watching jaguars, and even cattle ranchers who used to shoot the cats now have eco-lodges on their estancias.
—Todd Wilkinson, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The backstory The story begins with the acclaimed golf course Cape Kidnappers, built by the American Robertson family in 2004; the luxury hotel followed in 2007, joining the Robertsons' other lodges Kauri Cliffs in Matauri Bay and Matakauri in Queenstown.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 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
Spaces range from glorified game rooms, sports bars, speakeasies and hunting lodges to poker dens, studios and places to showcase career or travel highlights.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2026
Eco-lodges built in traditional style sit surrounded by jungle, farmland and rural communities.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Volcano House Travelers wanting an up-close view of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park should consider Volcano House, the only hotel within the park and one of the oldest lodges in the entire national park system.
—Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 16 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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While the Conservatorium does not enjoy a canalside address like other luxury hotels in town, its location is a unique treat, especially for tourists tight on time in Amsterdam.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Living Room Luxury hotels always nail the little details, and coffee table books are one of the easiest ways to recreate that layered, curated feel at home.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Since then, the hotel has grown exponentially in size and offering, from a weekend retreat of the family to a 14-room farmstay in 2010 with fruit and vegetable gardens to what is now 33 rooms and cottages spread across land that extends into the mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Chef Devin Finigan runs an award-winning restaurant and a collection of nine cottages spread across the 21-acre waterfront property on Goose Cove.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 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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Another rescuer in Namhkam, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, said about 40 people were killed and more than 100 houses near the blast site were damaged.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Based in New Orleans and Paris, Eloueini Architecture is celebrated for designing houses that fold, twist, stagger and float with a restless energy that belies the simplicity of their forms.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 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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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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As a result, many people living near Mavecure have gotten out of gold mining, which polluted the jungle rivers with mercury and sediment, to work as tour guides, operate restaurants and hostels, or sell arts and crafts.—
John Otis,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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In terms of budget-friendly options, one of Chicago’s hostels is just steps away from the Lollapalooza festivities.—
Aimee Long,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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“Lodges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodges. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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