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or lodgement
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
the lodgment of a week's worth of newspapers in the doorway was a telltale sign that the family was away
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as in lodging
a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler
dismayed at the shabby lodgments that were the only option of cross-country travelers at the time
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Recent Examples of lodgment
Advancing up to a mile in a month or so and seizing a lodgment in the Ukrainian defenses surrounding Pokrovsk, the Russians are now in a position to exploit this gain.
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David Axe, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Typically, the bike troops lead an assault, speeding into new positions to secure safe lodgments for follow-on forces including increasingly precious tanks and other armored vehicles.
—David Axe, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
David Axe, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Typically, the bike troops lead an assault, speeding into new positions to secure safe lodgments for follow-on forces including increasingly precious tanks and other armored vehicles.
—David Axe, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodgment
Noun
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Heavy dust and grime accumulation was observed on the fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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With each day, another cause of the fluid accumulation was ruled out, and one was becoming more and more apparent.—
Amy Kimmel,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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Travel costs in general — including flights, lodging, food, car rentals and more — have increased 9% year over year, according to NerdWallet’s proprietary index based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Rather than taking a week or more off work and trying to cover lodging, food and everything else for that entire time, consider stepping away for just a few days instead.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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The backstory Romeo Roma is the second hotel in the Romeo collection, after Romeo Napoli (Romeo Massa Lubrense is slated to open later this year).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Lila Matsumoto’s publications include the poetry collections Talk a Blue Streak (Monitor, 2026), Two Twin Pipes Sprout Water (Prototype, 2021), Urn & Drum (Shearsman, 2018), and a creative-critical artist’s book, The Very Nature of Materiality is an Entanglement (In Other Words, 2024).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Tell us all about the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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While many brands offer affordable hotel accommodations, several also stand out for good customer experiences and excellent amenities.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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An iconic gathering place for South Florida soccer fans, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, is preparing to leave Coral Gables after a two-decade history following a dispute with city officials over the use of a public plaza for World Cup watch parties.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Ituri Province previously banned funeral wakes and large gatherings after attackers in another town after residents burned another treatment center on Thursday after they were refused access to the body of a person who died from the disease.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats a spatula (about 170 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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In 2024 Anne Hathaway memorably ran into a group of overzealous fans in Italy, where she was filmed addressing them in a mixture of Italian and English.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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