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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 accommodation
a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler
lodging was whatever budget motel we could find for each leg of our trip
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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
John Lauritsen, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Those deductible expenses generally include reasonable costs of moving household goods and personal effects, plus travel and lodging for the move, but not meals.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Genevieve have plenty of lodging options from which to choose.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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Noun
Hotels and lodging are also about 4% more expensive compared to a year ago.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Those deductible expenses generally include reasonable costs of moving household goods and personal effects, plus travel and lodging for the move, but not meals.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
The hoteliers also groused that New Jersey and Philadelphia had proposed raising sales or lodging taxes in order to squeeze visitors.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Genevieve have plenty of lodging options from which to choose.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
Noun
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There are already stricter rent increase caps for many residences, depending on the location, type and age of the building.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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One man was inside another residence about 2 miles from the first residence, and another man was discovered at a business near the second residence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Interiors are full of natural light, lean into contemporary design features using natural materials, and have apartment-style layouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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As if breaking the law would offer a symbolic release from this double bind, the third video documents Liden trespassing into the apartment of an anonymous hoarder.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The accommodations are a major part of the appeal.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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The Beltline and city officials also highlighted accommodations for international visitors who may not have cellular service while traveling in Atlanta for FIFA events.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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In addition to housing the festival, operated by De Niro and Rosenthal’s production company Tribeca Enterprises, the city raised many of this year’s directors and served as both character and backdrop for a slew of the films in the current slate.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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After housing federal agencies for more than a century, the structure eventually sat vacant before Kimpton turned it into a hotel in 2002.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Game by game, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is nestling himself into historical statistical company alongside some of the most vaunted NBA names ever.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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In one clip, Fever can be seen taking the Festiva up a parking garage ramp and nestling it between a Jeep and a sports car.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The firms pulling ahead are not just embedding quality earlier.—
Manish Gupta,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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By embedding resale opportunities straight into the initial buying destination, Naia creates early indicators of long-term value, encourages a continuous cycle of wardrobe circulation and positions itself as the definitive global destination for independent fashion.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Inside the historic abode are grand reception rooms, fireplaces, a billiards room, and a dining hall capable of seating 36 guests.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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From paint to pots, there are endless ways to boost curb appeal by making a few simple changes to the exterior of your abode.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The outdoor living areas are just as accommodating, with a roomy sectional, pool loungers, and lots of bar seating to make the patio a place to gather and enjoy a full meal or quick drink.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Teachers took on a hybrid role, instructing in their classrooms while also accommodating the online learners.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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