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 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
Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In the latest edition of Kepnes’ book, the $75 budget covers all expenses, including international flights, ground transportation, lodging, food and activities.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
Lively’s lawyers sent two cease-and-desist letters to Freedman in December, arguing that his statements effectively further the campaign of retaliation against Lively for lodging her initial harassment complaint.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And even after Sun Valley had locked down every logistical factor within its control to guarantee a successful World Cup finals—lodging, transportation, infrastructure, staffing—the races themselves are unpredictable.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In the latest edition of Kepnes’ book, the $75 budget covers all expenses, including international flights, ground transportation, lodging, food and activities.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
Soon afterward, attorneys began lodging hundreds of lawsuits.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
Lively’s lawyers sent two cease-and-desist letters to Freedman in December, arguing that his statements effectively further the campaign of retaliation against Lively for lodging her initial harassment complaint.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
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Residency And Citizenship Opportunities The Cayman Islands offers residence through investment in real estate.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro and his family had been sleeping in a different part of the residence, police said.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some residents reported seeing police activity at a nearby playground and apartment complex around the time of the shooting.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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The crash happened just after 6 p.m. at the driveway of the Chesapeake Commons apartment complex on the 3600 block of Data Drive near International Drive, according to the Rancho Cordova Police Department and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Cozy Heron Glamping — North Carolina Conveniently located in Lillington, right along the bank of the upper Cape Fear River, this property offers accommodations in covered wagons.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Despite its size–there are 320 accommodations on the property– the five-star hospitality and option for premium butler service makes the place feel intimate.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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With over 40 applications in production, 60% developed outside the IT function, Marvell is democratizing access to AI and embedding it deeply across the organization.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, larger platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho are embedding advanced AI capabilities directly into their offerings, creating seamless integrations for enterprises looking to enhance their sales workflows.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The seven-bedroom, 11-bath abode is a new build from Surround Architecture and builder Tom Stanko.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Keep in mind, however, that this is the starting price, and serious buyers will likely settle on a higher number to make this 400-square-foot abode the house of their loftiest dreams.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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That being said, other iPhone 13 Pro Max users will appreciate this bag’s accommodating nature.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Known as 504 plans, the popular system for accommodating students in school are geared for kids who do qualify for help under disability plans known as IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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In September, during Hurricane Helene, the French Broad River surged into commercial corridors in Asheville, North Carolina, wiping out restaurants, breweries, stores, and dwellings.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bivouac is just a temporary perch where hundreds of bees will swarm to and cluster as scout bees look for a new permanent dwelling.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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The production team has already secured translations in German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish and Hindi, positioning the film for global distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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With this innovation, the company is positioning itself as a key player in the growing robotics sector, competing with leading projects like Tesla’s Optimus.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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