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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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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
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
This situation is ruining my good feelings about the club.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Sunday started off strong for Ben Rice, as the Yankees’ first baseman clubbed his 12th home run of the season, a solo shot, off Orioles starter Trey Gibson in the first inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
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Noun
The group stayed at the exclusive Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa, which boasts an infinity pool, rooftop bar, a private beach club and ocean-view rooms.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
This situation is ruining my good feelings about the club.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Verb
Jarren Duran clubbed two home runs in three games.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Sunday started off strong for Ben Rice, as the Yankees’ first baseman clubbed his 12th home run of the season, a solo shot, off Orioles starter Trey Gibson in the first inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for club
Noun
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The Rio Grande was twenty feet away, shining between stalks of river cane.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Renovated in 2023, the traditional Goan style continues in guest rooms with parquet floors, cane weave chairs, antique-style wardrobes with mirrors and headboards, and furnished balconies or terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The Reserve is known for its 1,000-foot elevation change and hillside clubhouse, where golfers can take in the mountain views before teeing off or after finishing a round.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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As the May 4 victory vibes in the Royals’ clubhouse faded toward facing the next day, Jac Caglianone stood in front of his locker in the dwindling room, processing the night and some last questions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Ready to take your organization up a notch?—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Manzo was 21 when gunmen stormed an Uruapan nightclub not far from his mother’s dress shop and rolled five human heads onto the dance floor.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Candidates staked out starkly different views on California’s shield laws and whether the state should cooperate with out‑of‑state prosecutions of doctors.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This comes after an apparent rift between local and federal authorities searching for Guthrie surfaced publicly last week when FBI Director Kash Patel accused Nanos’ department of not cooperating with the bureau during the case’s early days.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The parallels between Ines’ dilemma and that of a nation being asked to lick its wounds in silence — in the name of moving on from past miseries — are present but elusive.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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At one point A’zion licks the digitally de-aged Mick Jagger’s face.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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In 2010, the reform baton passed to California and then to Massachusetts.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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The baton has been passed onto other filmmakers.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The main lodges and villas, designed by Habita Architects, have thatched roofs in the shape of nón lá conical hats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Perched high above the lake on a windswept promontory, the Swiss chalet-style lodge feels like a clifftop castle.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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