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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
Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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
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
Others lodging options, like the historic Chestnut Street Inn bed and breakfast, remain closed for now.
—Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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
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
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What To Know Deputies with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence for a reported family disturbance at around 4:15 a.m. on Friday.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Barely three months after Julie Wainwright put her strikingly modern residence in a prime pocket of Beverly Hills up for sale at nearly $12 million, the founder and former CEO of The RealReal has already offloaded the property.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
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The incident occurred on December 4 at Budden's apartment complex in Edgewater, New Jersey.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The family opted to renovate the condo rather than put it back up for sale and White rented another apartment for nearly a year while the family repaired their condo.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
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And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Warwick Hotels and Resorts operates luxury accommodation worldwide, including in the US, Europe and the Middle East.Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
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The English cottage resembled Winslet's character, Iris's cozy abode, and Marsh was filled with excitement.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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This was when Gomez bought her first home: a $2.175 million traditional-style abode in Tarzana, California.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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Though the villas weren’t designed based on ADA requirements, the staff is incredibly accommodating and their focus on guest comfort is apparent.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, McAfee has always been accommodating with his special guests.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Photo : One Point Media Group The front entrance to the primary dwelling.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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The dwellings of millions of people had to be reconfigured: Bedrooms became satellite work bureaus, kitchens functioned as Zoom meeting rooms, and living rooms doubled as virtual classrooms.Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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As equity markets stabilize and investor confidence rebuilds, fintechs are positioning themselves to take advantage of improved conditions.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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By consolidating data, preparing your team and refining processes, AI agents can deliver transformative results while positioning your business for sustained innovation and growth.Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Lodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodging. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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