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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
hit the prisoner with a club if he tries anything funny
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2
as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization
the Elks gather at their club every Monday evening
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an alumni club
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as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a weekly newspaper column devoted to current happenings on the local club scene
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
clubbed together to share their love of model rockets
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission
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Recent Examples of club
Sinan Ciddi and Jonathan Schanzer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
On its Instagram account, the school has marketed a middle school soccer club and an ice-skating field trip.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The 20 gauge slug went true, and the buck pitched face-down as if he’d been clubbed.
—Jeffrey A. Brunk, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Admission to this club is perhaps the ultimate sign of trust between Washington and its best partners.
—Sinan Ciddi and Jonathan Schanzer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
On its Instagram account, the school has marketed a middle school soccer club and an ice-skating field trip.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
This reinvestment takes various forms – from associate wages to club remodeling to new growth – but the core philosophy remains consistent: advertising shouldn't be an extraction from the ecosystem, but rather a way to enhance it.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The 20 gauge slug went true, and the buck pitched face-down as if he’d been clubbed.
—Jeffrey A. Brunk, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for club
Noun
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An older man walking with a cane was also caught up in the scuffle and fell on his back.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walking with a cane and recovering from a recent illness, Mr. Lev could not resist doing a little jig as stepped upon it to the cheers of friends and family.—
Dina Kraft,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Around the Dodgers’ clubhouse Sunday morning, several players recounted their own dad strength experiences.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Plans for guests to stay on the property, which is about four miles south of the resort’s main clubhouse, are ongoing and could be in place by the end of 2027.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The American Chemistry Council, which represents industry, declined to comment on the study but told CNN via email that the organization’s High Phthalates Panel is dedicated to promoting the benefits of high phthalates such as DINP and DIDP.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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Oh, and Charlotte finds her way back to a nightclub and hopefully some Long Island iced teas.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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Based on the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann, the jukebox musical takes its name from a famous French nightclub — founded in the 19th century and still open today — and follows a fictional romance between cabaret performer Satine and bohemian songwriter Christian.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The nightclub owner also vowed to cooperate with an investigation spearheaded by a Dominican Republic committee, which reportedly includes local and international experts and investigators.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Products from Cambodia would face duties of more than 3,500% because its producers elected not to cooperate with the U.S. probe.—
Nichola Groom,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Flames were licking the upper branches of tall trees.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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While investors are licking their wounds from a plunging stock market, and businesses brace for economic fallout, major investment banks are reaping extraordinary profits, according to Wall Street Journal.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The baton came back to him once Paramount Plus gave a green light to The Challenge: All Stars, and OGs like himself were given a second shot at glory.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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The baton passes, rather frenetically, to other standout friends, too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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The indoor-outdoor flow and natural materials will nod to the surroundings, while a central lodge with 360 canyon views will act as a communal gathering space.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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From $500 per night for double occupancy, including meals; lodge buyout, $6,000 per night.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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