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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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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
Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025
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—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 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
For more intimate lodging, check out 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Big Oakland hotel flops into loan default as local lodging woes widen
Where were California’s biggest pay raises?
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 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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Michael died at his Los Angeles, California, residence in 2009 after going into cardiac arrest.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The residence is situated on the banks of the Siletz River, the Statesman Journal reported.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Investigators observed extensive evidence of blood cleanup throughout the apartment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With the apartment situated on a low floor with northern exposure, natural light was a factor.—
John Ortved,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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The report, titled Medical Tourism Index (MTI), based its results on the level of services provided, the country’s infrastructure around communication and accommodations, despite language and cultural barriers, and the socioeconomic standards of the country, among other factors.—
Keydra Manns,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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Unique Sleeping Arrangements When booking the journey between Denver and Salt Lake City, the fare includes overnight hotel accommodations in Glenwood Springs and Moab.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
20 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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By embedding these practices, leaders demonstrate their commitment to productivity and mental well-being.—
Dr. Ritu Goel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In terms of what’s actually on the island, there’s a 2,006-square-foot abode that’s totally self-sustaining yet fully comfortable—ideal for those who want to be off the grid but still have the conveniences of modern living.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the former actor has now gone full Martha Stewart, inviting friends like Mindy Kaling and expert guests including Roy Choi and Alice Waters over to her Montecito abode to cook meals in between sharing DIY tips for everything from bath salts to balloon arches.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
4 Mar. 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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Bar Zakheim, owner of Better Place Design & Build, a contracting business in San Diego that specializes in building accessible dwelling units, or ADUs, said Canada remains the best source for lumber.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Bar Zakheim, owner of Better Place Design & Build, a contracting business in San Diego that specializes in building accessible dwelling units, said Canada remains the best source for lumber.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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