1
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the stubborn handle a solid clout to make it turn
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
has a great deal of clout in the film industry
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as in to punch
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
clouted the nail with the hammer and drove it all the way into the wood
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Recent Examples of clout
Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 23 July 2025
With more than 400,000 active subscribers and a direct-to-patient model built on convenience, customization and discretion, BlueChew represents a new breed of platform—one that blends regulatory savvy with mainstream clout.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2024
Rapinoe, her replacement, clouted her kick well above the bar.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
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Noun
The honor is intended to share the same clout as the Nobel Prize, but for advancements in space exploration.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 23 July 2025
With more than 400,000 active subscribers and a direct-to-patient model built on convenience, customization and discretion, BlueChew represents a new breed of platform—one that blends regulatory savvy with mainstream clout.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
But possible changes in whose voice matters might give the state superintendent more clout ahead.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2024
Rapinoe, her replacement, clouted her kick well above the bar.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clout
Noun
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For a country like Italy, which prioritizes value for money, this is a devastating blow.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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People threw punches, kicked and jeered as a man on the ground tried to fend off the blows and a woman tumbled to the concrete, bloody and disoriented.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many analysts see the dispute as a test of which superpower has more influence in this strategic part of Southeast Asia; the U.S., which conducts joint military exercises with Thailand, or China, which is the biggest trading partner of both Cambodia and Thailand.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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Geographic location has a significant influence on carbon footprint, with models trained in regions with renewable energy and cooler climates exhibiting markedly lower emissions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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After being knocked to the ground, McNeil was punched six more times in his right thigh, a police report states.—
Jeff Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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This can involve slapping, beating, or punching the carpet to create a manual vibration, or by using a tool such as an orbital buffer or the butt end of a drill to agitate the fibers.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Plus, and this is no small thing: Its closing musical number absolutely slaps.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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When the back slaps did not work, the officer turned the child around and performed the Heimlich maneuver, which dislodged a piece of a hot dog.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Seems like any time an MLB owner seeks leverage in negotiations with a current city, Nashville gets mentioned as a prospective home.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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This diversification gives India leverage, both at the negotiating table and in navigating global economic shocks.—
Mavis Mook,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Williams, once an endorsement queen, wore a logo-free black dress and white visor and played uncomplicated tennis, smacking nine aces and attacking at the first strike.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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If so, Denver has a solid duo set to fly around and smack some dudes over the middle of the field.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson give this team just enough thump to be dangerous.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Borough presidents, their titles notwithstanding, have little sway.—
Howard Husock,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The inclusion of emotionally laden sway is somewhat low.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Clout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clout. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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