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Definition of lodgenext
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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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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lodge
Noun
Officials barred tourists from staying at lodges and hotels inside Grand Canyon National Park and issued emergency water restrictions for year-round residents. Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 That would place it closer to Phantom Ranch, a popular lodge at the base of the canyon. ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
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This case and others lodged against social media giants have been compared to transformative litigation against big tobacco companies in the 1990s. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The decision also dismissed all claims against Morris’ wife, Deborah, and all but one claim lodged against Robert Morris personally. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
  • There are rumors about evacuees not being able to secure hotel rooms thanks to out-of-towners.
    Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Inspired by an art show that was itself inspired by the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the club featured palm trees, polka-dot banquettes, murals of the hotel and pool, and a NO VACANCY sign outside that glowed perpetually into the night.
    Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Privacy seekers can cast their anchor further afield at Coral Caye, Turtle Inn’s private island that’s a 20-minute boat ride away, with wooden cottages and a brimming reef.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The existing cottage previously suffered from significant structural problems, including cracks in its exterior walls.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Nick Wosika / Imagn Images The positive message filtering out of the clubhouse has been the same all year.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The group of about 15 young people was gathered in a loose semi-circle on chairs and sofas inside the clubhouse-style room.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • The house is in full expansion mode, said Elie Saab Jr, vice chairman and CEO of the Elie Saab Group.
    Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Fall summons the urge to nest, and as temperatures drop, so does the desire to leave the house.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Hundreds of residents returned to the streets the following day, marching toward the Trampolín and Benítez beach areas where migrants were camped and repeating the same chant, according to EFE.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The mutineers remained camped at the military base within the airport complex for several hours, resisting efforts from loyalist forces, until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened with ground and aerial support, several analysts said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • The battery can be removed from beneath the seat, which means riders don't necessarily have to park the entire motorcycle beside an electrical outlet and hope the extension cord is long enough.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • About halfway around, there's the option to park your bikes and hike up 200 or so stairs to the famous Arch Rock formation.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Prepare a small plant pot with potting mix, dip the cut end of the stem in rooting hormone powder, and plant the cutting in the pot.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Their ambition rooted from high school stardom is to land a scholarship at a four-year program, which is easier said than done, given the amount of players across the country scrambling for such chances.
    JOE DAVIDSON, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bhandari expects that, at best, his 122-bed hostel will reach 60% occupancy during that peak tourist season this year, down from 100% last year.
    Sam Meredith,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Built between 1922 and 1926, the Grand Mosque housed a prayer room, a library, a hammam – or public bath – a hostel and a restaurant.
    Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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