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as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use every summer we rent a small fishing lodge by the lake

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as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization the Masons meet at the lodge every Thursday evening

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as in house
the shelter or resting place of a wild animal the family of beavers built a lodge near the narrow point of the river

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lodge

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verb

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as in to house
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 to park
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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Recent Examples of lodge
Noun
And when you’re done with fun in the fresh air, hunt for antiques, savor some finger-licking-good food, and then rest up at a new luxury lodge boasting stellar summit views. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025 The boys are in their late teens, and Jeff, who dreams of becoming a filmmaker, is eager to ingratiate himself with Blake, who will pick them up in a seaplane and take them to the lodge. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Aside from lodging growth, Colantuoni believes Airbnb has a strong opportunity to meaningfully expand its offerings of travel experiences, such as tours and day trips, by 2030. Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025 That's what was found and lodged in her neck. Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
  • Several top hotels, including the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, sit along the waterfront on Istanbul’s European shore.
    Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The hotel and gaming union in particular benefited from his backing for expanding casino gambling in the state.
    Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Isle of Harris, farther south from North Uist, is also a great place to catch them wandering along the beach, says Jackie Robertson, the owner of Knoydart House, an award-winning, luxury, self-catering cottage in Mallaig, Scotland.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • This has led to a growth in private development of new student housing with many older cottage style houses being demolished to make way for boxy duplexes.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Others inside Houston’s clubhouse are tasked with that responsibility, but only one is performing to that level.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • An hour after the at-bat, give or take, Harvey left the home clubhouse, and Mountcastle left the visiting room.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Siba said the security forces inspected the document, searched the house for weapons and, finding none, told the family to remain inside.
    Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique house listings all over the country, and people were … well … impressed?
    TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • People experiencing homelessness have frequently camped in the area, using or selling drugs and at times harassing residents living and working nearby, according to emails between eight business owners and Boise officials, obtained by the Idaho Statesman through a public records request.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • In an unrelated incident a few hours later, in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, a 39-year-old man approached his Tesla parked near the corner of Hawthorne St. and Rogers Ave.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
  • According to new information from the Medical Examiner’s Office, her vehicle was found by San Diego police officers parked near the trailhead five days earlier on April 2.
    Caleb Lunetta, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After, wet the stem cutting and dip the end of it into a rooting hormone, which encourages strong, uniform root development.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Step 4: Dip the cut end of the stem cutting into rooting hormone.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The global hostel market was valued at $7.21 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $11.04 billion by 2030, a Research and Markets report highlighted.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Authorities also found receipts for items purchased at a CVS and for registration at a New York City hostel under the name Mark Rosario, which matches the name on a fake New Jersey driver's license Mangione allegedly carried.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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