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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
Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Food and drink There are three main restaurants on site, in addition to several other lodges and grab-and-go options, a truly pleasant diversity of offerings considering the resort’s small size.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Saffire Freycinet, one of Australia’s flagship lodges, is debuting new three-bedroom villas, with heated pools, outdoor spa baths and sweeping views over Great Oyster Bay.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Upon stepping inside, the first impression is a whiff of a scent alluding to London parks and the nature around African lodges; the scent was developed by British perfumer Roja.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Its other hotels and lodges at Grand Canyon are not affected by the water line breaks and remain open.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Think heli-safaris over volcanic terrain, luxury trains crossing high-altitude plains, wildlife encounters that prioritize access and ethics, and multi-day hikes paired with top-tier lodges and exceptional food.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
And nobody knows that better than chef Heidi Schaffer from Blanket Glacier Chalet, one of the greatest ski lodges in the universe.
—Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2025
Ideal for nature documentaries or ecological films, the reserve offers boardwalk access, eco-lodges and nearby desert plains that allow diverse visual transitions within short distances.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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
For families looking to slow down, unplug (there are no TVs in the cabins or lodges), and spend meaningful time together.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Food and drink There are three main restaurants on site, in addition to several other lodges and grab-and-go options, a truly pleasant diversity of offerings considering the resort’s small size.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Saffire Freycinet, one of Australia’s flagship lodges, is debuting new three-bedroom villas, with heated pools, outdoor spa baths and sweeping views over Great Oyster Bay.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Upon stepping inside, the first impression is a whiff of a scent alluding to London parks and the nature around African lodges; the scent was developed by British perfumer Roja.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Its other hotels and lodges at Grand Canyon are not affected by the water line breaks and remain open.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Think heli-safaris over volcanic terrain, luxury trains crossing high-altitude plains, wildlife encounters that prioritize access and ethics, and multi-day hikes paired with top-tier lodges and exceptional food.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
And nobody knows that better than chef Heidi Schaffer from Blanket Glacier Chalet, one of the greatest ski lodges in the universe.
—Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2025
Ideal for nature documentaries or ecological films, the reserve offers boardwalk access, eco-lodges and nearby desert plains that allow diverse visual transitions within short distances.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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 forthcoming Waldorf Astoria will be part of Deer Valley East Village’s slate of eight hotels, including the now-open Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, a Four Seasons (to debut in 2028) and a Canopy by Hilton (which will open this summer).—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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By the early 20th century, Japanese immigrants opened restaurants, beauty salons, grocery stores, hotels, and other businesses in lower downtown Denver.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Six on-site cottages serve as studios for local artists creating everything from pottery and paintings to seashell art.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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During the board’s deliberations, member Michael Provence raised the question of whether the house should get additional consideration since the number of Colonial Revival-style cottages is declining.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Food and Drink PGA West is incredibly welcoming not just for your round, but to hang out at before, at the turn, and after thanks to multiple clubhouses and dining options.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 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,
6 Jan. 2026
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Three region locations were among the 24 congregations statewide to receive grants through the nonprofit’s Sacred Places Indiana Fund to address capital needs at historic houses of worship.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Smaller houses and apartments are the target market for the F200.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 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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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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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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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 5 Feb. 2026.
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