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as in residence
the place where one lives
food and lodging are two of the largest expenses of living in the city
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2
as in apartment
lodgings plural
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
I've rented lodgings in the old boardinghouse downtown
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as in housing
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 nestling
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 embedding
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 lodging
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
The goal is to add multi-use facilities that are expected to include dining options, retail space, office space and lodging.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
Lively’s lawyers sent two cease-and-desist letters to Freedman in December, arguing that his statements effectively further the campaign of retaliation against Lively for lodging her initial harassment complaint.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Each room also comes decked out with a king-size bed, air conditioning, and plenty of textured furnishings (from kilim rugs to coastal, wooden furniture) to enhance the coziness of your lodgings.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
The goal is to add multi-use facilities that are expected to include dining options, retail space, office space and lodging.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Soon afterward, attorneys began lodging hundreds of lawsuits.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
Lively’s lawyers sent two cease-and-desist letters to Freedman in December, arguing that his statements effectively further the campaign of retaliation against Lively for lodging her initial harassment complaint.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
Noun
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Police also learned that a second victim had been stabbed at the same residence.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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To be eligible for a seat, candidates must attend at least three Town Council meetings in the 12 months before the election and have a principal place of residence or business in the 92037 ZIP code.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The apartment has three closets, a small foyer, and hardwood floors with penny tile in the bathroom.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
13 May 2025
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One person says they are being offered apartments belonging to residents who left Mariupol.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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The property offers 711 contemporary accommodations and 3,000 pieces from top global artists.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Court documents further revealed that Ortega, who entered the United States from Mexico illegally in 2023 by climbing over a barbed wire fence, was initially hired by Nancy Cano for home repairs and later offered accommodation in the couple's guesthouse.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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With over 40 applications in production, 60% developed outside the IT function, Marvell is democratizing access to AI and embedding it deeply across the organization.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, larger platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho are embedding advanced AI capabilities directly into their offerings, creating seamless integrations for enterprises looking to enhance their sales workflows.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Across two floors and 2,600 square feet, the cozy abode retains many of its original details, including hand-hewn wood beams, wide-board pine floors, and three working fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Each room in this Beyoğlu abode feels eclectic but highly intentional, with velvet armchairs in jewel tones, Moroccan tiles, and local artwork spread throughout.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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That being said, other iPhone 13 Pro Max users will appreciate this bag’s accommodating nature.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Known as 504 plans, the popular system for accommodating students in school are geared for kids who do qualify for help under disability plans known as IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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McAdams, known for her roles in The Notebook and Mean Girls, purchased the midcentury modern LA dwelling with her husband, screenwriter Jamie Linden, in August 2011 for $1.67 million.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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The three-day hearings were held to determine whether State Farm could move forward with a compromise to implement a 17% hike for homeowners, a 15% rise for condo owners and renters, and a 38% increase for rental dwellings, a type of insurance for landlords who rent out their homes.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Apr. 2025
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The production team has already secured translations in German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish and Hindi, positioning the film for global distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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With this innovation, the company is positioning itself as a key player in the growing robotics sector, competing with leading projects like Tesla’s Optimus.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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