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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
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Several European carriers, including TAP Air Portugal, Iberia and Icelandair, offer free stopovers that are easy to schedule, and in some cases offer modest discounts on lodging, food, transportation and attractions with tourism partners.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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
Considerations included getting players and fans into Pacific Palisades as recovery efforts are underway, a dearth of nearby lodging and the optics of playing a golf tournament amid one of the most horrific natural disasters in the history of the region.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Several European carriers, including TAP Air Portugal, Iberia and Icelandair, offer free stopovers that are easy to schedule, and in some cases offer modest discounts on lodging, food, transportation and attractions with tourism partners.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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However, a judge ruled against revoking that man’s release and Wakefield was displaced from the Jacumba residence shortly after being housed there.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Move-Out Method Downsizing or repurposing a room when your kids have left for their own apartments?—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
18 Feb. 2025
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As cops backed away from the apartment, Rivera lifted a couch upright and blocked the door with it, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Prices will vary widely by destination, trip duration, choice of accommodation, and time of year.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Among industries, hotels & travel accommodation, manufacturing, and transportation & logistics have seen the largest year-over-year dips in the Glassdoor data.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 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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The International-style abode was also designated as an L.A. Historic-Cultural Landmark in 2020.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene comprises a wide swath of housing, from sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multi-story homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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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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According to Mitchell, two of those ideas are accessory dwelling units and mixed residential and commercial zoning.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Improving and expanding accessory dwelling unit development should be a no-brainer given Chicago’s 120,000-unit shortage of affordable housing.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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