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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
The duo will stop by the lodge to discuss their documentary exploring how out of the underground dance clubs on the South Side of Chicago, a group of friends turned a new sound into a global movement, along with their Academy Award winning executive producer. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025 Even small independent brands are pitching in, from iconic names like the celebrity favorite Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard, which has been offering temporary free board, to the low cost surf lodges of SCP (Soul Community Planet) Hotels. Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Material support can run from money or weapons to lodging, false papers, or even a phone card. Ryan Lucas, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025 However, his truck's front end appeared lodged in dirt, making the rescue difficult. Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lodge 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodge
Noun
  • Colorado’s government should not be in the hotel and hospitality business.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
  • For more information, visit the getting there section of the hotel's website.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton With over 200 rooms spread across its collection of cottages, suites, and villas, Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club is one of the larger resorts in Belize.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The cottage showcases colorful but calming accents with Sherwin-Williams paint, like the Smoky Blue (SW 7604) cabinetry featured in the kitchen.
    Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In the aftermath of the Dodgers’ World Series title, first baseman Freddie Freeman has come to realize exactly what the team’s playoff run meant to those outside of the clubhouse and front office.
    Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Multiple sources told The Athletic that backlash from various members of the clubhouse also contributed, in part, to the pivot.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The houses were built in accordance with the recommendations of the Audubon Society and will provide real homes for birds.
    Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: In July 2024, a 3,745-square-foot home on Grosvenor Place in Oakland sold for $2,689,000, a price per square foot of $718.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The bird team and the filmmakers were camped, at some remove from each other, at an old aviation club, a farm with an airstrip of stubbled grass, near the Catalonian village of Ordis, ninety minutes northeast of Barcelona.
    Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
  • While camping in a forest of Thailand, wildlife rangers heard a loud noise.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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  • Multiple witnesses observed the shooting and saw the men carrying pistols; the witnesses included the driver of a nearby BMW, a valet driver parked in front of a jewelry store and another student at Innovations High School who the boys were with seconds earlier, prosecutors said.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The fertilizer sprayer, usually parked in a barn, was gone, and Rikkell's stepfather, Dale Warner, was out on it — working.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • And while Victor’s film might be rooted specifically in Agnes’ story and the bad thing at its center, in its specificity, there’s still tremendous room for wider recognition and revelation.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Presumably, Taylor Swift will be present again, rooting on her boyfriend.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The woman offered her mother-in-law to stay at her mom’s nearby home, which has a comfortable guest room, or at a hostel, with all expenses covered by the couple.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Some of the best family-friendly hostels across Europe include cribs, high chairs and game rooms for the kids.
    Amelia Edelman, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodge. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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