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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
Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 30 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The pop star's concerts are fueling an entire Taylor Swift economy — as fans spend big on travel, lodging, food, fashion and makeup to attend the shows.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
The closures have impacted many small businesses and lodging operations in the small coastal California town of Big Sur, which heavily rely on tourism.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The commerce gave rise to the unusual Hotel Royal, the wooden frame lodging rising four stories above the dirt Main Street.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 30 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The pop star's concerts are fueling an entire Taylor Swift economy — as fans spend big on travel, lodging, food, fashion and makeup to attend the shows.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
As tensions mount and opening day nears, Chef’s behavior grows ever more erratic, and the haunting history of the house serving as both her workplace and lodging teases out creepy visions that may or may not be there.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
The closures have impacted many small businesses and lodging operations in the small coastal California town of Big Sur, which heavily rely on tourism.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodging
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There are roughly 60 residences that are considered Usonian scattered across the United States.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Now, with the Christmas season upon us, several royal residences are also open to varying degrees, including the grounds of the Sandringham Estate, where the royal family traditionally spends Christmas.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Their apartment complex backed up to a shortcut that leads to running trails along UGA's campus where Riley was found dead in a wooded area, partially naked and covered in leaves, that afternoon.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors said she was beaten with the blunt end of a hammer that was recovered inside the apartment Sheridan shared with Goe, The Canton Repository reports.KC Baker, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Along with accommodations for two and complimentary breakfasts, guests get festive cocktails, a festive afternoon tea, and a surprise gift upon arrival.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Designed to mimic a private residence, all three accommodations contain three ensuite bedrooms; separate living, dining, and study rooms; and a private terrace and pool.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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By embedding weather insights into planning software, businesses can boost efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer demand more effectively, regardless of the forecast.Rhett Power, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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And whether its embedding bone-chilling, teeth-baring looks or not into its spooky sequences, Smile 2 spends a lot of time mining horror out of the old-fashioned music-industry apparatus.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Securing Accommodation Finding the perfect abode in the UAE can be a nuanced process, especially for newcomers.Ravi Kotwani, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The five-bedroom abode sits by Audubon Park, where majestic live oaks sprawl out next to tennis courts and jogging paths.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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The wearable blanket spans 72 by 54 inches, accommodating campers of varying heights and sizes.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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The cashmere purveyor has opened its doors in Beverly Hills, and like its New York City counterpart, was designed with a homey warmth that mirrors the feeling of walking into Hadid’s personal dwelling.Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Although park rules allow two to four spaces per dwelling depending on the type of home, residents say that is not enough, saying the mobile home park is far from any public transportation and residents need cars to get to work.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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These new batteries aim to address current production challenges while positioning Tesla as a leader in battery technology.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The feature debuted at the Venice Film Festival, with North American distributor A24 positioning the drama as an Oscar contender.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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