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Recent Examples of clam
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The boutiques, surf shops, and cafes are easier to explore, and those iconic clam chowder bowls?
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Once medical examiners took custody of Murphy’s body, the vessel slipped back out the inlet to continue clamming.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
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Noun
Add the tomato paste and stir frequently until a shade darker in color, about 3 minutes.
6: Add the clam juice and raise the heat to medium-high.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The boutiques, surf shops, and cafes are easier to explore, and those iconic clam chowder bowls?
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
The mask has a hydrogel texture that clams and cools the skin while its clinical-grade ingredients sink in to rejuvenate the complexion.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Once medical examiners took custody of Murphy’s body, the vessel slipped back out the inlet to continue clamming.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clam
Noun
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The Trump administration is threatening billions of dollars in federal funding to elite universities over their policies on diversity, equity and inclusion.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Further adding to gold’s luster is the dulled appeal of the U.S. dollar.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One other option is to go fishing in Alaska yourself, as many of the best lodges will clean, cut, vacuum pack and freeze your catch to take home, giving you a year’s worth of world-class seafood.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to Gilbert’s brother-in-law, Charles Brown, the pair fishing late at night was not out of the ordinary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At just $158 bucks under $130 Grand, this compact SUV has every option Mercedes Benz offers on this 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Preferred Plug in hybrid model.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Painted Screens and Panels Large-scale pieces like screens and panels are a great bang for your shopping buck.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The dome also includes a mechanism to seal the interior, preventing wind, rain, dust, and light from entering.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, the Pistons didn’t crumble this time around and Dennis Schröder’s huge three-pointer gave Detroit a 97-94 lead with just 55 seconds remaining, before the German guard and Jalen Duren sealed the win with free throws.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Farms are struggling to find enough workers to harvest crops, which results in lower yields, a tight supply, and higher costs for consumers.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some content is less Miami Vice and more cottagecore: farmers harvesting poppy seeds, for instance.—
Antón Barba-Kay,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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