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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
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
With clubs on the main strip, castle lodges, high-end restaurants and a landmark opera house, the town exudes luxury, the beauty aesthetic included.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 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
On the Argentine side, Bariloche offers a gentler introduction with alpine-style lodges, lakeside trails, and craft chocolate shops, while farther south, El Chaltén draws hikers into Los Glaciares National Park for treks toward the spires of Mount Fitz Roy.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
The moniker beaver moon marks the time of year when beavers begin preparing for the winter by fortifying dams and lodges and stocking up on food.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The higher-end lodges offer the standard suite of Western extracurriculars, like trail rides, mock cattle drives, and grill-outs under the stars.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 5 Nov. 2025
The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 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
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
With clubs on the main strip, castle lodges, high-end restaurants and a landmark opera house, the town exudes luxury, the beauty aesthetic included.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 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
On the Argentine side, Bariloche offers a gentler introduction with alpine-style lodges, lakeside trails, and craft chocolate shops, while farther south, El Chaltén draws hikers into Los Glaciares National Park for treks toward the spires of Mount Fitz Roy.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
The moniker beaver moon marks the time of year when beavers begin preparing for the winter by fortifying dams and lodges and stocking up on food.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The higher-end lodges offer the standard suite of Western extracurriculars, like trail rides, mock cattle drives, and grill-outs under the stars.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 5 Nov. 2025
The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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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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During session, lawmakers use the per-diem stipends to pay for things like hotels or apartments in Des Moines, as well as gas when traveling to and from the Capitol.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase TravelSM, including The EditSM and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Stay in the breezy bungalows or cottages at The Lodge at Kukui'ula for proximity to the expansive pool area.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The real Chateau experience comes from the cottages and bungalows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 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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However, by being routed through the mayor’s office and nonprofits rather than local clubhouses, Lindsay’s policies alienated the city’s political parties from his administration.—
Daniel Wortel-London,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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DiDonato has appeared on catwalks for major fashion houses and has featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Events across the region are taking place all day at schools, local businesses, houses of worship and burned down local landmarks in various stages of rebuilding.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 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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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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The main square of the expedition town of Futaleufú is lined with gear shops, hostels, and adventure travel companies like Patagonia Elements, Eleven's outfitter for white-water rafting.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Lodges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodges. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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