variants
or lodgements
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as in accumulations
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 accommodations
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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Noun
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In this case, that would take 16 multiplication operations and 16 additions (or four accumulations).—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026 -
The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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Universal design — accommodations first built for one group that end up benefiting everyone — is already all around us.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Four-day programs range from $1,111 to $3,195 depending on accommodations and amenities.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Instead, hormone signals and the glands that produce them are part of a communication system that organises every cell, turning collections of independently functioning cells, tissues and organs into an interconnected human body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The country has spent two decades building museums, commissioning public art, and assembling blue-chip collections.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Divers often use specialized breathing mixtures, such as nitrogen and oxygen, to prevent this condition.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Many of the buyers Newman works with are entrepreneurs and executives seeking buildings that function as extensions of both their personal and professional lives, using hospitality-style amenities and entertaining spaces to host clients and investors, as well as more social gatherings.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Known as the largest anime and Japanese pop culture convention in North America, the four-day event will feature hundreds of panels, industry presentations, cosplay gatherings, gaming experiences, concerts, artist showcases and exclusive merchandise vendors throughout the convention center.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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“Lodgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgments. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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