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Recent Examples of clam
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Oysters, clams and kelp put into the waterways also pull nitrogen out of the water.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
Known for its abundance of agates found along the Pacific Ocean beach between Newport and Yaquina Head, Agate Beach is a popular spot for agate hunting, as well as other activities like clamming, surfing and wildlife viewing.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Noun
If your crew is ready for a more adventurous sit-down meal, Pike Place Chowder is a Seattle institution — their clam chowder is perfect on a cold, wet day.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Oysters, clams and kelp put into the waterways also pull nitrogen out of the water.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Soup Costco food courts in Taiwan offer members clam chowder.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
Known for its abundance of agates found along the Pacific Ocean beach between Newport and Yaquina Head, Agate Beach is a popular spot for agate hunting, as well as other activities like clamming, surfing and wildlife viewing.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clam
Noun
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With this model, Kim said the public would re-invest their dollars into prevention and coverage would be guaranteed for all homeowners.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Verb
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For Navy veteran Jake Ciccone, the experience is about more than fishing.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Anglers can enjoy surf fishing right from the beach or fish from one of the rock jetties, narrow structures that stretch from the shore into the ocean.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In contrast, silver bars are a better bang for your buck.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Big multinationals benefit Trump isn’t alone in seeing benefits of a weaker buck.—
Matt Sedensky,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The best way to prevent a spider infestation is to keep other insects out of your home, to seal cracks around your home through which spiders can enter and to keep your home clean to avoid providing shelter for spiders that do come inside.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Cascading system failures would lead to a race against time to seal compartments and preserve breathable air, though decompression would often happen too quickly for the crew to react.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, which comprises more than two dozen groups indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, had not had an opportunity to harvest meat, blubber, or bones in at least a generation.—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Radishes are some of the fastest growing veggies around and early maturing varieties can be harvested just 3 weeks after planting!—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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