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
Ames Alexander and, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
There are various lodging options, from houses to cozy cabins, generous suites, and hotel-style rooms to accommodate groups of any size, budget, and configuration.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 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
This often includes funds for lodging, rental assistance and home repairs.
—Ames Alexander and, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
There are various lodging options, from houses to cozy cabins, generous suites, and hotel-style rooms to accommodate groups of any size, budget, and configuration.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 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
Noun
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State of residence could not be determined for 2,330 individuals.—
Mercedes Vigon,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Click here for more photos of the Los Feliz residence.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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One person was killed and three others were injured Sunday morning in a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex that left dozens of residents displaced, authorities said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Banff has luxury accommodation like the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, famous for its natural hot springs.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Where To Stay While there was a time when Wimberley was a place that didn’t necessarily care to be found by tourists, and therefore was perhaps without amenities and accommodations for an overnight trip, a flock of openings has turned it into somewhere people like to stick around.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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The married actors sold their West Village abode for $9.9 million, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On the market for £21.5 million (about $27.7 million), the English Baroque abode—originally known as Carlton House—is a jewel in the heart of one of the city’s most coveted streets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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The case involved the denial of a rezoning request to build multifamily dwellings in the upscale Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Perriand was in charge of the interiors of the dwelling, designed by the architect Junzo Sakakura, including the large sofa in the main reception room.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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