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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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Latest reports show the region receiving between a half inch of snow to 1.5 inches of snow, with the most accumulation on the northeast side of Central Indiana, near Anderson.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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An eighth grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys restroom, is suing his South Carolina school district and the state over a budget rule that restricts accommodations for transgender students.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The county superintendent oversees the Maricopa County Regional School District, which provides education in juvenile detention and operates an accommodation high school.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Celebration turned into tragedy According to Talley, people were gathered in the parking lot for the school’s annual block party, which marks the final large gathering of homecoming weekend.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle This fruity candle smells like a sparkling spritzer—perfect for setting the mood for a festive gathering.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mission Viejo voters are opposing by more than 53% the city’s request to increase to 12% the transient occupancy tax collected on hotel and other lodging stays to raise revenue for city coffers.Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) has found new Nevada lodgings for their annual film bazaar, which will set up shop at the Palms Resort Casino from Nov. 5 to 10.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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The small assemblage of buildings which makeup its skyline blend together, nearly the same color as the almost-tan hills which cradle the community.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Other works in her assemblage include a large-scale painting by F.N. Souza, an installation by Subodh Gupta, and a sculpture by Bharti Kher.Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Lodgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodgment. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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