as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the rusty, old bolts were so well lodged that a power wrench was needed to extract them
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as in housed
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 nestled
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 embedded
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 lodged
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Sheriff Billings messages his wife and orders up a doctor for Kennedy, who still has a bullet lodged in his chest.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
He was lodged in the Adair County Detention Center, KSP stated.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
He was also lodged in the Adair County Detention Center.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
After consulting with other judges and court staff, Moore lodged a judicial conduct complaint against Judge Newman under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Kimberly Moore, a Chief United States Circuit Judge, first lodged a complaint against Newman in March 2023, arguing that Newman was no longer fit to fulfill her duties due to mental and physical disabilities, according to a copy of the order obtained by USA TODAY.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The bullet lodged permanently in Sammy Sadler’s shoulder.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
One club reportedly spent six figures on legal defenses against noise complaints — some of which were lodged on days that the venue wasn’t even open.
—Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Small fragments can cause laceration and punctures to digestive organs, such as the esophagus, stomach or intestines while metallic particles can become lodged in a person's throat and airways.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Sheriff Billings messages his wife and orders up a doctor for Kennedy, who still has a bullet lodged in his chest.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
He was lodged in the Adair County Detention Center, KSP stated.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
He was also lodged in the Adair County Detention Center.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
After consulting with other judges and court staff, Moore lodged a judicial conduct complaint against Judge Newman under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Kimberly Moore, a Chief United States Circuit Judge, first lodged a complaint against Newman in March 2023, arguing that Newman was no longer fit to fulfill her duties due to mental and physical disabilities, according to a copy of the order obtained by USA TODAY.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The bullet lodged permanently in Sammy Sadler’s shoulder.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
One club reportedly spent six figures on legal defenses against noise complaints — some of which were lodged on days that the venue wasn’t even open.
—Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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This grant will be housed at George Mason University and focus on undergraduate and graduate research in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems security, secure cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure, next-generation wireless networks, and cybersecurity for smart manufacturing.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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What to know about replacing it The six-floor building once housed the central police station, the city and county courts, the city and county jails and the County Sheriff’s office.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Heidi Adler was taking a photo of the dog when the cat jumped up on the stump and photobombed, then nestled in with his bestie.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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But when the kids are nestled all snug in their beds, take some time for yourself and turn on some holiday cheer from this just-for-you list of Christmas movies that features nary a Rankin/Bass title.Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the emotional capital, the routines, memories and habits intertwined with the relationship become deeply embedded in daily life.Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft Copilot is now embedded in nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies, as consumers turned to ChatGPT and Perplexity to do their shopping for them.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers who change their reservation, and most customers were accommodated on other trains, according to a spokesperson.Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Neurodiversity will be better accommodated at work Half of neurodivergent employees want to quit their jobs, or already have, due to not being supported by their employer.Sally Percy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This unique event was located near the city’s famous art galleries at the House of Robb pop-up, an airy and elegant penthouse space perched atop the Faena Hotel Miami Beach.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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In Tucson, that could include the water now perched under an old landfill, waiting to be cleaned.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The whole package is great fun, and everything wraps up in a blessedly tight 95 minutes (man, movies are way too long these days).Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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In general, the skin on your feet may feel rough, tight, and hard at times.Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Developers say the South Florida housing market is better-positioned now to offer condos.Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some praise the audacious strategic goal, pointing out that helps the business be positioned for changes in future technological currencies.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The couple returned to the states in 1952, settled in Dayton and had two children.Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The agency also has opened or settled hundreds of charges against Amazon.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Lodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodged. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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