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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
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Settle in for a night of starry skies by the crackling fire at a variety of cabins, lodges, campsites, and yurts.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the Masonic lodges the city constructed early in its history do not exist today.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
From hovering inflatables that double as rafts, to multi-story tree stacks, to in-air winter lodges, Tentsile has developed what might be the world's most singular lineup of hanging tents.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
The latter has a new marine park, Patagonia Azul, that’s opened over the past two years with campgrounds and two lodges along Argentina’s South Atlantic coast.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 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
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
Geographic Expeditions offers custom small-group tours with visits to charming villages and stays in luxury lodges.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Settle in for a night of starry skies by the crackling fire at a variety of cabins, lodges, campsites, and yurts.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the Masonic lodges the city constructed early in its history do not exist today.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
From hovering inflatables that double as rafts, to multi-story tree stacks, to in-air winter lodges, Tentsile has developed what might be the world's most singular lineup of hanging tents.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
The latter has a new marine park, Patagonia Azul, that’s opened over the past two years with campgrounds and two lodges along Argentina’s South Atlantic coast.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 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
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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In November 2025, the Maryland Department of Human Services stopped housing children in hotels.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ellen Pompeo takes a chillier approach, always looking for hotels with cold plunges.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Themed rooms celebrate the history of the Route 66 hotel with nostalgic decor; eight original sandstone cottages date to 1938.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The property also features a handful of colorful beachfront cottages available for short-term guests and long-term, seasonal stays.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Shepard said the complex will include pools, coworking space, gyms, resident clubhouses, outdoor kitchens, bicycle storage and electric vehicle parking.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The fracas lasted for a couple of minutes without any real physical aggression before both teams returned to their respective clubhouses.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 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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Infrastructure projects such as toll roads and school hostels are generating very high returns owing to high traffic volumes and massive student population in the country.—
Emele Onu,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
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The community of backpackers moving through the Chinese hostels had the values of a slutty, hippie utopia.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Lodges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodges. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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