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Recent Examples of clam
Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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
Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The dining party included the Giants’ quarterbacks, running backs and offensive linemen, who indulged in delicacies such as calamari, clams and oysters.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
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Noun
On special mornings, guests can start the day watching clamming bears as the sun soars above the Chigmit Mountains –all without leaving camp.
—Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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
Verb
Animals like corals, oysters, clams and some types of plankton need carbonate to build their shells and skeletons.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The dining party included the Giants’ quarterbacks, running backs and offensive linemen, who indulged in delicacies such as calamari, clams and oysters.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clam
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Along with no longer being able to play in the NBA, Porter is facing fines, hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution, and a three to four year federal prison sentence.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Stablecoins aim to reduce those risks by pegging their value to a less volatile financial asset, most commonly the U.S. dollar.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Dann recounts the story of UConn football players who were fishing in the lake and caught a small-mouth bass.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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Some Yellowstone National Park rivers are closed to fishing due to low river flows and warm water temperatures, a federal park spokesperson confirmed on Friday July 18.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Grab it before it's gone for under $150 bucks to instantly upgrade your summer vibe.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Republicans say taxpayers aren’t getting enough bang for their buck.—
Carleen Johnson,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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Make sure window and door screens are sealed tightly.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
28 July 2025
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Chloe Kelly then sealed their spot in the final via a penalty rebound in extra time.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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In 1758, José Antonio de Cuervo was granted permission by the King of Spain to land in the town of Tequila, Mexico, to harvest blue agave.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Henry Hancock began to harvest the material there after the Civil War, shipping it off to San Francisco and other ports for construction projects.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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