1
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
Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
The capital, Kathmandu, tends to have some of the most affordable lodging options, like Thamel Eco Resort, where rooms are often under $20 a night on its partner booking sites.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Atlatszo has also reported that Americans distributed across Orban’s network have been paid speaking fees, received compensation for attending conferences, and had their travel and lodging expenses taken care of to attend pro-government functions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Boutique hotels and luxury lodging abound—but for the traveler in search of ample square footage and a bit of privacy, a standard rental isn’t going to suffice.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
The capital, Kathmandu, tends to have some of the most affordable lodging options, like Thamel Eco Resort, where rooms are often under $20 a night on its partner booking sites.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
But House Democrats say their removal from committee doesn't go far enough, lodging an ethics complaint against Engen and Hudson after a photo taken hours before the arrest showing the pair eating lunch and drinking at a restaurant nearby before returning to the Capitol for floor debate afterwards.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Atlatszo has also reported that Americans distributed across Orban’s network have been paid speaking fees, received compensation for attending conferences, and had their travel and lodging expenses taken care of to attend pro-government functions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
Noun
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If an alligator is near a residence, place of business, or interrupting traffic on a public road, call WRC at 800-662-7137.—
Mark Price
April 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Click here for more photos of the Monterey residence.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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After leaving Kochiyama’s apartment, Tsuchida, the Writer, and the Reporter wander into Smalls Paradise, a Harlem night club, and debate Malcolm X’s politics.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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According to SmartAsset, the average one-bedroom apartment in Boise costs $1,330 a month to rent, while a two-bedroom apartment costs $1,450 on average.—
Julia Hawkins,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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During Thursday's attacks, the Conservatory's student accommodation was hit by a Russian drone, wounding five, officials said.—
Flora Bigham,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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There are official packages being offered for Notre Dame and Villanova fans through On Location, which include game tickets, hotel accommodations, the papal audience, exclusive fan events, on-site hosts and more.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Over the past decade, the Avenue has grown from a handful of galleries into one of the central nodes of Dubai’s cultural infrastructure, now housing around 90 creative businesses across repurposed industrial spaces.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Six months into Gaza’s ceasefire, humanitarian conditions remain dire, with aid deliveries plummeting 80% since the Iran war began and vast tent camps still housing most residents.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The metal tip was nestling against the uppermost layer of his nail.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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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,
4 Mar. 2026
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By embedding access, authorship and representation into the filmmaking, the project reflects the principles of self-determination and leadership that the movement demanded.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The company has pivoted to embedding its own AI chatbot into ChatGPT to streamline procedures, but shoppers still seem to value the decision-making that accompanies shopping.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Another neighbor bought a mattress for Slavin for his temporary abode.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the year after settling into the colossal abode, Lopez and Affleck separated.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tedros said the evacuation zone also includes a Health Ministry complex where five shelters are accommodating more than 5,000 people.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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