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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
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.
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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, 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
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The researchers found that preventing F-actin accumulation, caused more autophagy in the brains of aged fruit flies.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Latinos’ Economic Gains Through Homeownership Are Gains for All From an economic perspective, Latino wealth accumulation through homeownership is in the nation's best interest.Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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An eighth grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys restroom, is suing his South Carolina school district and the state over a budget rule that restricts accommodations for transgender students.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The county superintendent oversees the Maricopa County Regional School District, which provides education in juvenile detention and operates an accommodation high school.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s victory was called early Wednesday morning, prompting people across the Bay Area to quickly organize gatherings in protest of the former president’s re-election.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Today, the Trump campaign plans an election watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida and a smaller gathering at Mar-a-Lago with Trump and family members.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mission Viejo voters are opposing by more than 53% the city’s request to increase to 12% the transient occupancy tax collected on hotel and other lodging stays to raise revenue for city coffers.Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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As reported last January by the New York Times, a provision passed by Congress in late 2022 allowed lawmakers to claim reimbursements for gas, food and lodging while on official business in Washington — the equivalent of a $34,000 tax-free pay raise, according to the Times.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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This approach mirrors the assemblage process in Dom Pérignon’s winemaking, says Vincent Chaperon, Dom Pérignon’s chef de cave (head winemaker).Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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One fossil assemblage from the Yixian Formation preserved the remains of these species in mortal combat, frozen in mid-action.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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