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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 first pillar—asset accumulation—typically gets the most attention from retirement savers, who start building that pillar as early as possible and reinforcing it regularly.Aaron Cirksena, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Winter weather has officially set into the Greater Cincinnati area with wind chill in the single digits Saturday morning and a chance for snow accumulation Saturday night.Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2024
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The City of Detroit opened warming centers last month with 100 extra emergency shelter beds, providing sleeping accommodations, two meals and showers.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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The property consists of a lighthouse built in 1874, a five-room inn that serves dinner and breakfast to guests, and a three-bedroom cottage used as the living accommodations for the innkeepers.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Since the pandemic, there’s been a growing appetite for intentional gatherings, including for the dinner party.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Baz also recommends adding an interactive element to the gathering.Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fisher says The Inn is his favorite in-park lodging, while Jensen calls out Stovepipe Wells for its more affordable rates and a new concessionnaire that is upgrading amenities.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Having difficulty walking, Shiffrin skipped Sunday’s slalom and instead cheered for her teammates from her lodging in Killington.Peggy Shinn, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024
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The assemblage of 24 dream machines, ranging from the Veyron to the Chiron to the Divo, are being piloted by their owners as part of the Bugatti Grand Prix experience.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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In front of her sat an assemblage of standing-room-only media.Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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