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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

lodging

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verb

present participle of lodge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lodging
Noun
Restaurant and lodging options are scarce in the nearby hamlet of Baker; to go the motel route, reserve space at the tiny Stargazer Inn months in advance. Julia Duin, Outside Online, 6 June 2025 Laguna Beach sees about 7 million visitors a year, and Main Beach Park, along with nearby Heisler Park, are the most popular for visitors given their proximity to the downtown and nearby shops, restaurants, and lodging opportunities. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 4 June 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 See All Example Sentences for lodging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
Noun
  • Vance Luther Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses at their residences in the early hours of Saturday morning, was reportedly arrested Sunday evening.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
  • Following the shooting at Hoffman's residence, officers were sent to Hortman's home to check on her well-being, officials said.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • The officers fired at Gainer, who retreated into the apartment.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
  • An East Chicago man was found not guilty Thursday of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s Gary apartment and setting the stove on fire.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • At Camp Sarika, the accommodations also match the safari ethos with full immersion into the pristine, natural setting.
    Jake Emen, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
  • The 114-room property (which includes suites, motel rooms, and cabins) is the sole accommodation inside the park, with access to restaurants, a general store, and a laundry facility.
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The three-bedroom, two-bath abode is listed for $1.6 million with Mason Canter at Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
  • Fans got a glimpse of her cozy abode, including her tranquil green kitchen that garnered a lot of attention.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • That being said, other iPhone 13 Pro Max users will appreciate this bag’s accommodating nature.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The city is about to legalize selling these backyard homes, also known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), creating unprecedented opportunity.
    Saad Asad, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
  • His criminal history includes discharging a firearm at an inhabited dwelling and vehicle, battery on spouse or cohabitant, willful cruelty to child, driving under the influence, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and personal use of a firearm.
    Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 20 Jun. 2025.

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