clubbed

verb

Definition of clubbednext
past tense of club
1
as in cooperated
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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2
as in lashed
to strike repeatedly frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission

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Recent Examples of clubbed Teoscar Hernandez clubbed the next pitch from Morejon, a slider down but out over the plate, 419 feet to center field for a grand slam and a 4-3 lead. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 In the seventh inning Friday at American Family Field, the Milwaukee Brewers catcher clubbed a 1-2 pitch from Chicago Cubs reliever Jayden Murray that sailed 449 feet to left-center field. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 The only offense against Burns came in the third inning, when Ben Rice clubbed his 22nd home run to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 Jurors deliberated for a week before voting to convict 48-year-old Francesca Lopez in the death of Felipe Lopez-Custodio, who was clubbed to death with a piece of scrap wood and strangled with a cord inside his apartment on Jacqueline Way in Concord. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 Walk stole third and then trotted home when Camden Johnson clubbed his ninth home run of the season. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026 Megan Grant clubbed her NCAA-record 41st home run this season following a two-run shot by Rylee Slimp off Jocelyn Briski and UCLA grabbed a 3-1 lead in the third. — Daily News, 29 May 2026 The Yankees clubbed six home runs and every starter in the lineup had at least two hits for the first time in franchise history, sending New York to a 15-1 rout of Kansas City on Tuesday night and its 12th consecutive win over the Royals. — ABC News, 27 May 2026 The Yankees clubbed six home runs and every starter in the lineup had at least two hits for the first time in franchise history, sending New York to a 15-1 rout of Kansas City on Tuesday night and its 12th consecutive win over the Royals. — CBS News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubbed
  1. cooperated
  2. lashed
  3. united
  4. pounded
  5. collaborated
  6. licked
  7. merged
  8. whipped
Verb
  • The sheriff's office added that Butler showed no signs of intoxication during the incident and cooperated with authorities.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Shih said the driver of the Toyota stopped at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of cooperated
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  • Many on the right lashed out at conservative justices who joined the majority decision.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The sting of the Australian box jellyfish has been described as being lashed with a whip dipped in burning acid, and is powerful enough to kill an adult in as little as two minutes!
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 June 2026
Definition of lashed
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  • American fans united around Take Me Home, Country Roads during the tournament, memorably belting out the lyrics after the team’s win over Australia in Seattle.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 July 2026
  • Both seasons saw the casting of unknowns to a sizable degree; actors, comedians, and improvisers who have not previously been in the spotlight united in a remarkably convincing and cohesive ensemble performance.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of united
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  • Video shows the moment the roof collapsed at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey as heavy rain pounded the state.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 July 2026
  • The second reason was that his sinking, two-seam fastball was getting pounded.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of pounded
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  • Even sweeter, Home Chef and Gordon Ramsay have collaborated to bring restaurant-quality, five-star meals to home kitchens through Home Chef's meal kit service.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The pair have collaborated frequently on their music, so why not collaborate on the the most special day of his pal's life?
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of collaborated
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  • In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
  • When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Definition of licked
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  • Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines merged in May but will operate as separate brands for 18 to 24 months.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The changes merged Kazakhstan's parliament’s two chambers into one and gave the president the right to appoint key government officials with the approval of lawmakers, including restoring the ​post of vice president.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of merged
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  • The next morning, the wind whipped the lake to a froth, making the crossing to the river’s outlet impossible.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • And, alas, there isn't the customary chain saw whipped out at the end.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of whipped

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