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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 accommodation
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
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.
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David Axe, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
From their Inhulets lodgment, Ukrainian troops riding in T-64 tanks and BMP fighting vehicles advanced on the town of Davydiv Brid, 40 miles northeast of Kherson.
—David Axe, Forbes, 21 June 2022
While the fighting continued around Davydiv Brid last week, the Ukrainian army launched a second counteroffensive along the line of contact between Kherson and the free city of Mykolaiv, west of the Inhulets lodgment.
—David Axe, Forbes, 15 June 2022
From the Inhulets lodgment, Ukrainian troops riding in T-64 tanks and BMP fighting vehicles have attacked toward the town of Davydiv Brid, 40 miles from Kherson.
—David Axe, Forbes, 15 June 2022
In a week of hard fighting, the Ukrainians slowly established a lodgment on the far bank of the river.
—David Axe, Forbes, 6 June 2022
David Axe, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
From their Inhulets lodgment, Ukrainian troops riding in T-64 tanks and BMP fighting vehicles advanced on the town of Davydiv Brid, 40 miles northeast of Kherson.
—David Axe, Forbes, 21 June 2022
While the fighting continued around Davydiv Brid last week, the Ukrainian army launched a second counteroffensive along the line of contact between Kherson and the free city of Mykolaiv, west of the Inhulets lodgment.
—David Axe, Forbes, 15 June 2022
From the Inhulets lodgment, Ukrainian troops riding in T-64 tanks and BMP fighting vehicles have attacked toward the town of Davydiv Brid, 40 miles from Kherson.
—David Axe, Forbes, 15 June 2022
In a week of hard fighting, the Ukrainians slowly established a lodgment on the far bank of the river.
—David Axe, Forbes, 6 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodgment
Noun
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Snow accumulations of three to six inches were expected, and up to a foot is possible.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, up to 18 inches over peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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The report, titled Medical Tourism Index (MTI), based its results on the level of services provided, the country’s infrastructure around communication and accommodations, despite language and cultural barriers, and the socioeconomic standards of the country, among other factors.—
Keydra Manns,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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Unique Sleeping Arrangements When booking the journey between Denver and Salt Lake City, the fare includes overnight hotel accommodations in Glenwood Springs and Moab.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The reunion with Moyes will be akin to a separated couple who bump into each other at a social gathering, then spend the rest of the evening avoiding eye contact while discreetly monitoring their every move.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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New York banned gatherings of 500 or more people, and Americans began finding new ways to greet one another instead of shaking hands.—
Bret Baier,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The American Association of People with Disabilities said people often experience barriers in retail, lodging and health care settings.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Ranch Motel, a boutique lodging and leisure club, opened in late 2023.—
Megan Stringer,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What made sense for Scholl was assemblage, putting everyday items together to create something new.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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His own house is a virtuoso assemblage of warm and airy rooms slipped in among the crevices of Rustic Canyon.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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