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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
Tracy Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
The Braves sandwiched three home runs around 14 walks allowed by Royals pitchers — tying a club single-game record.
—Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
Mary Forgione, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In all, the Royals clubbed four homers Monday — Nick Loftin also sent one over the fence.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Our citizens are gunning each other down in schools, movie theaters, clubs and Walmarts.
—Tracy Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
The Braves sandwiched three home runs around 14 walks allowed by Royals pitchers — tying a club single-game record.
—Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
Verb
There are, of course, places on Martha’s Vineyard to watch celebrities and go clubbing.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In all, the Royals clubbed four homers Monday — Nick Loftin also sent one over the fence.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for club
Noun
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Many dressed in Black Sabbath gear and walked with canes — a nod to the Prince of Darkness’ style.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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There’s a statue of a standing (with cane) Franklin Roosevelt, paid for by British subscribers.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Schneider was ejected and made the long walk through the outfield and though the door in the fence, leading to the clubhouse.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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But who will be the Jets’ second receiving option opposite Wilson? Josh Reynolds, whom the Jets signed to a $2.75 million contract in the spring, appears to be the early leader in the clubhouse.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Inside Southwest Detroit is a collection of different organizations that use arts and culture as community development tools, and runs a blog called the Southwest Detroiter.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While the annual Rides N’ School Supplies car show remains the centerpiece, the organization’s reach extends far beyond a single day.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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In some videos that have gone viral on social media, DJs have played the viral audio at nightclubs.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The January-premiering third season of the show — about a group of friends in Charleston, S.C. working at Leva Bonaparte’s crown jewel nightclub on King Street — saw Kulp face allegations of a cheating scandal with now-fiancée Emmy Sharrett.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
19 July 2025
Verb
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About half of housing providers who requested to bump up their rents are cooperating with this request, said Loretta Owens, the Denver Housing Authority’s director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors drop charges in Hammond drug shooting Court filings show prosecutors dropped charges this week in a Hammond drug shooting, saying the victim wasn’t cooperating.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Jasmine reportedly entered the car wearing black gloves and carrying another metal baton.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Marshal Goodnight faces charges including impersonating a peace officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of a stun gun, possessing a baton and possessing a tear gas weapon, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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Haines Junction is the commercial heart of the park, home to a visitor center, and the base for many outfitters and lodges offering fishing, hiking and flight-seeing trips in and around Kluane.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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It's destroyed the historic lodge and has spanned nearly 17,000 acres of forest.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
28 July 2025
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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