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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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With temperatures in the 20s, light accumulations have been reported on untreated surfaces.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Several inches of wet snow are expected accumulate across parts of Michigan through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service, with some areas possibly experiencing more than 6 inches of accumulation of wet snow.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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That could be in your local school district, local government, community gathering places or cultural celebrations.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Public health restrictions on gatherings prompted the church to consolidate each congregation's separate services.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Municipalities in Japan are considering raising bathing taxes at scenic hot springs locations, while other cities discuss introducing a lodging tax in an attempt to curb overtourism, Fox News Digital reported.Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The rule bans businesses from using such tactics to disguise prices and mislead customers who rent short-term lodging, such as hotels and vacation homes, along with consumers who buy tickets to concerts, sports and other live events, the FTC announced Tuesday.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The research team stumbled upon the assemblage of 50 cave pearls while conducting investigations in the Joweizeh spring tunnel in the Jerusalem Hills.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last holder of that title was the fossil assemblage of a Tyrannosaurus rex named Stan.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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