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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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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
Discover Puerto Rico, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Depending on the time of year these lodgings are usually between 90€ and 130€ a night.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
In county governments across the country, officials who fear elections are vulnerable to fraud have been taking matters into their own hands, lodging protests and investigations.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
For lodging, Fox Hotel, a pop art–themed four-star hotel, is a 16-mile drive from Yauco.
—Discover Puerto Rico, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Depending on the time of year these lodgings are usually between 90€ and 130€ a night.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
This approach aims to increase productivity by over 50 percent, enabling the company to expand its product range to mid-rise townhouses, multi-family homes, and lodging facilities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
In county governments across the country, officials who fear elections are vulnerable to fraud have been taking matters into their own hands, lodging protests and investigations.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
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Saying Goodbye to Jimmy Carter: See All the Moving Photos from the Former President's Funeral Services Carter’s funeral proceedings began on Jan. 4, and will conclude at the Carter residence, where he will be buried in a private ceremony.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The four-acre Red Mountain residence was previously owned by a fellow billionaire, Thomas Peterffy, and sports 11 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2025
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All apartments and suites are underground for high-level security.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Cops were called to the second-floor apartment on E. 148th St. near Courtlandt Ave.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2025
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The 22 accommodations include a mix of standard rooms and suites with walk-in showers and high-end furnishings. 21 Beautiful Islands Around the World, From Martha's Vineyard to Bora Bora Best Things to Do Relax at Beach Club Hvar.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Its overflow accommodations are available on nights when wind chills are expected to approach zero degrees or below.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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For instance, embedding withdrawal penalties—such as the sanctions clauses the European Union installs in many trade agreements—can deter treaty abrogation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Regularly revisiting feedback ensures these tools remain relevant and practical, embedding mental health support into the company culture.—
Dr. Ritu Goel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Christmas holiday candles that evoke a wholesome evening spent by the fireplace are an effortless way to maintain good spirits throughout the dark and cold days, while making sure your abode smells absolutely intoxicating.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
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The striking A-frame abode in Carmel-by-the-Sea, dubbed Banyan House, is the first home designed by Mark Mills, an apprentice at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship from 1944 through 1948.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Dec. 2024
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The interior is accommodating and attractive.—
Mark Phelan,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Jan. 2025
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The most recent leg up is a direct result of anticipation that the Fed likely will not be as accommodating in 2025 following a full percentage point cut in benchmark borrowing rates since September, according to Michael Darda, chief economist and macrostrategist at Roth Capital Partners.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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One area where Bodek says the county hasn’t been able to have much effect: the locations of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over 7,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the blaze and 26% of damage inspections for dwellings have been completed.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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One way to help ensure the Lions don’t feel that way again is by positioning themselves for the best postseason possible.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Preparing mentally and positioning your portfolio accordingly will help set folks up for financial success in the year-ahead.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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