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as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use every summer we rent a small fishing lodge by the lake

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as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization the Masons meet at the lodge every Thursday evening

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as in house
the shelter or resting place of a wild animal the family of beavers built a lodge near the narrow point of the river

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lodge

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verb

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as in to house
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 to park
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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Recent Examples of lodge
Noun
Related Articles 17 more Florida state parks were considered for golf courses, lodge, pickleball State parks plan was ‘half-baked,’ DeSantis says. Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024 With its double-layer construction, the Lassen provided our testers with enough wind protection to wear as an outer layer for sunny spring ski conditions, and garnered a few approving nods on the lodge deck after. Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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Doctors at Dell Children's Medical Center determined the single bullet shattered one of Richardson's kidneys, bruised his liver and tore through his colon, lodging itself in his abdominal wall between his seventh and eight ribs. Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 But a bullet lodged in one of his rib bones launched a homicide investigation. Christina Coulter, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lodge 
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Noun
  • The kingdom plans to invest tens of billions of dollars into infrastructure, including 15 new stadiums, as well as hotels and transport networks, with a stadium planned 350 meters above ground in the futuristic city of Neom.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Tuesday, officers called the hotel, asking if the suspect had stayed there, the clerk said.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina Ft. Myers Beach, Florida The Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina’s retro, muted pink exterior is a subtle nod to its humble beginnings as a small cottage in 1950.
    Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But when an unwelcome stranger interrupts Ramona’s first night in the Malibu cottage, the entire scheme could go up in flames.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Playing time and being a leader in the clubhouse were both pretty important things for me throughout this process.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Soto also seemed to generally enjoy his time with the Yankees, fitting into the clubhouse and fostering an affectionate relationship with fans.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024
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  • This is evident in the house and, later, in the greater town of Macondo.
    Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
  • With a thin majority in the house, and being far short of the 60 votes needed in the Senate to pass votes at will, a split has emerged among GOP leaders over how—and when—to turn Trump’s legislative agenda into law.
    The Editors, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Whether running on beaches, camping in the wilderness, or chasing drones, Calusa embraces life with boundless joy.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The annual Snowflake release goes on sale at the distillery tomorrow, and people have been camped out since Thursday morning to secure their place in line.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • The girl, identified only as Jane Doe, approached several limousine drivers parked nearby and attempted to talk her way into either, according to the lawsuit.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In what has become a holiday tradition for many families, some visitors park their cars and walk through the neighborhood, wearing their favorite Santa hats, reindeer antlers and Christmas light necklaces.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • For Michael, that dedication is rooted deeply in his professional journey, from young adult camp infatuation to a fine cooking chapter and rediscovering the rich value of camp life.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Identifying various segment needs can allow retail marketers to identify which levers would be most beneficial for engaging a subset of your audience, rooted specifically in their user journey and stage of brand use.
    Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Mangione had clothing and a mask similar to those worn by the shooter and a fraudulent New Jersey ID matching one the suspect used to check into a New York City hostel before the shooting, said New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Police found Mangione in possession of a fake New Jersey ID that matches the one used by the suspect to check into a hostel on the Upper West Side of Manhattan 10 days before the shooting.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024

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