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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Choose between a variety of styles ranging from cozy log cabins to chalet-esque lodges, with luxe perks like wood-burning fireplaces, scenic porches and terraces, and even private pools.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
In Sierra Nevada, heavy snow, strong winds and avalanche dangers have closed mountain roads and forced ski lodges to close as well.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Inns and small lodges lean into warmth and tradition, slowing the pace naturally.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Red Sea resorts in Saudi Arabia can cost thousands of dollars a night, Oman has built remote glamping mountain lodges, and the UAE is expanding its glitzy offering, all chasing the world’s highest spenders.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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
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Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, more A-listers expanded the property, adding charming cottages and luxurious lodges to its portfolio.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Choose between a variety of styles ranging from cozy log cabins to chalet-esque lodges, with luxe perks like wood-burning fireplaces, scenic porches and terraces, and even private pools.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
In Sierra Nevada, heavy snow, strong winds and avalanche dangers have closed mountain roads and forced ski lodges to close as well.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Inns and small lodges lean into warmth and tradition, slowing the pace naturally.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Red Sea resorts in Saudi Arabia can cost thousands of dollars a night, Oman has built remote glamping mountain lodges, and the UAE is expanding its glitzy offering, all chasing the world’s highest spenders.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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 food and drink As with most of the smaller Parisian hotels, all the food and drink action happens in the same place—the property’s entrance is designed to be a comfortable lounge, bar, and breakfast area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Jalisco New Generation cartel was said to be laundering money in the swanky hotels and the construction industry.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The 36 cottages and suites are terraced up the surrounding hillsides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Where to stay Cinnamon Bay Beach, a campground inside the park, has tent sites, eco-tents, and cottages within walking distance of the sandy beach (from $50 a night for tent sites).—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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This season, the Mets have brought in a group of players known for their key roles in other clubhouses, like Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and Marcus Semien, a former captain of the Texas Rangers.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The existing building is located between the two golf club clubhouses, just off the cart path near the short game practice area.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Barry Whittington, broker and office manager with RE/MAX First, shared in January that OKC went through a phase where people weren't putting their houses on the market because there wasn't much to buy.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
22 Feb. 2026
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The most elaborate of these suites spanned the top floors of houses and were filled with thoughtful decorations and toys.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 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 25 Feb. 2026.
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