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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
Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Later that night, after the cast had returned to their lodgings, Candy called Picardo.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This perk allows you to be reimbursed for expenses relating to the delay, like meals, clothing, toiletries and even lodging.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
His lodgings included a mix of Airbnbs, hostels, hotels and family friends' homes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Later that night, after the cast had returned to their lodgings, Candy called Picardo.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
There are also two lodging options, the full-service Loews Ventana Canyon resort with nearly 400 rooms and suites, and the Ventana Canyon Club & Lodge, more residential, with lodging in 50 spacious suites.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This perk allows you to be reimbursed for expenses relating to the delay, like meals, clothing, toiletries and even lodging.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
Noun
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Lorch contacted Hernandez’s mother, who now had a permanent residence in the Bronx.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Responding authorities found the residence in disarray, with blood splattered on the furniture, walls, floor and counters, the DA's office said.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2014’s 5 Flights Up, Keaton is both adorable and stylish as the wife of Morgan Freeman in this story of an older couple who must navigate decisions and the next phase of their life while selling their walk-up apartment in Brooklyn.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, Morrissey sold Williams's 2,400-square-foot apartment, reportedly at a loss.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With a range of room categories, from a classic double room to a two-room apartment-style option, the hotel welcomes solo travelers, couples, and small groups (the largest accommodation can hold up to six adults).—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Although the university’s policy offered very little flexibility, a few professors tried their best to make accommodations.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The wing has also been fully remodeled, now housing the brand-new Actions Ring button.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Oct. 2025
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There was no information immediately available about the condition of the building housing the dentist’s office .—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cottagecore cozy wouldn’t be complete without a quilt, and this one from Brooklinen is on par to nestling into a cotton candy cloud.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
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Layer pumpkins of different sizes, shades, and types, and stagger their height by placing some directly on the porch, others on hay bales, and nestling some into planters.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The researchers overcame traditional size limitations by embedding thin but powerful actuators that respond to heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships support student exchanges, cross-border workshops and exhibitions, embedding the program in a global education ecosystem and exposing participants to multiple markets and design cultures, Kim noted.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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May Waheguru ji grant his soul eternal abode at His feet and give strength to the family to bear this sorrowful blow.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Preserving original brick also helps hold a bit of a home's history in place, a constant reminder that many of today’s abodes hold pieces of the past.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The government is pouring billions of dollars into developing Mecca and Medina, with a view to accommodating 30 million worshippers a year by 2030.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Featherweight StyleMax Hair Dryer is one of the best hair dryers for curly hair due to its diffuser, comb, and concentrator attachments that enhance types 2A to 4C hair, as well as its accommodating selection of heat and airflow settings.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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