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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
Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said one man entered the club and fired several gunshots – striking one man and killing him.
—Sophia Compton , Elizabeth Pritchett , Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Trent Grisham also enjoyed a multi-homer game, hitting a leadoff longball less than 24 hours after the Yankees clubbed nine homers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The two jumped headfirst into Corvette culture, joining their local club, Circle City Corvettes out of Alabama, becoming members of the National Corvette Museum in 1998 and attending every race within driving distance of their home.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said one man entered the club and fired several gunshots – striking one man and killing him.
—Sophia Compton , Elizabeth Pritchett , Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
And Ibiza is the clubbing capital.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Trent Grisham also enjoyed a multi-homer game, hitting a leadoff longball less than 24 hours after the Yankees clubbed nine homers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for club
Noun
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Gretna, Louisiana, offers family-friendly fun like pumpkin patches, hay rides, and corn and sugar cane festivals this time of year.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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An older man walked by slowly, using a cane.—
Janie Har,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now the Phils are desperate to keep the affable and articulate Ohio native, who has cultivated a reputation as a clubhouse leader and terrific teammate.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Astros rookie outfielder Cam Smith and Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez could also earn votes, but the heart of this year's award race sits within the clubhouses of the Red Sox and Athletics.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Experts who regularly advise the committee, and representatives from powerful organizations such as the American Medical Association, pushed back hard against such statements.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kirk also received $275,000 from the Ed Uihlein Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the estate of the founder of the Uline packaging and office supply firm, and more than $72,000 from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus’ philanthropic organization.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The venue itself, lined with vintage automobiles and framed by sweeping Hudson River views, became the perfect stage for Smith’s cinematic vision—equal parts luxe nightclub and tomb-raiding adventure.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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After the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016, where 49 people were killed at the Orlando gay bar, Cox — then lieutenant governor — also looked inward.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police said there is no suspect in the case and that D4vd, whose upcoming show in Seattle was canceled when the car and body were found earlier this month, was cooperating with authorities.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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That pressures quick exits and prioritizes IRR, even if markets aren’t cooperating.—
Lewis Schiff,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Astro came up to Mars and immediately sniffed him and then started licking him.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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As the credits roll, audiences see several Hashiras navigating the creepy castle while licking their wounds.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As for the brand’s other units opened recently, the interior concept was overseen by the company’s founder, who retired from the runway last year, passing the creative baton to Julian Klausner.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs later accused the department of violating the order by hitting journalists with batons and arresting them during an August protest.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Similar lodges have closed, replaced with mega mansions or condo developments.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Intro to Powder programs feature smaller groups than normal, each with two guides, and it is offered at three different lodges in 4,5,6 and 7-day versions.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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