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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
Ashley MacKin Solomon, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
Even the lobsters and clams on their beds of spaghetti.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 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
For scientists, the presence of the clams can be an indicator of beach health.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
Even the lobsters and clams on their beds of spaghetti.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clam
Noun
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And the company splashed out hundreds of millions of dollars this time last year to grab rights for some NBA games, including some that will air only on Peacock each week.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the real meat on the bones is secondary tariffs of 100% on importers of Russian energy, such as India and China, who indirectly provide the Kremlin with tens of billions of dollars that finance its war effort.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Invest In Growing New Talent Stop fishing in the same pond.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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London — Last week, British foreign minister David Lammy went fishing with US Vice President JD Vance at his retreat in the English countryside.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With its luxury minus the pretense approach to cruising, Oceania offers considerable bang for your buck.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
28 July 2025
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For those looking to get the most bang for buck from their retirement income, a move overseas could be the answer.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Verb
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After impaling Laurel in a fit of rage, Tyler has sealed his own fate.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the court ultimately ruled to keep the depositions sealed.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Leaves harvested after flowering may be tough and bitter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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That hunt was planned to be seven-day event, but it was closed after just two days because bears were harvested too rapidly.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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