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Recent Examples of clam
Christina Manian, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
The sea lions, the clam chowder, the sunny weather and surfers all will be there.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 May 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
According to the Food and Drug Administration, filter feeders such as clams and other bivalve mollusks like oysters and mussels have the potential to accumulate more contaminants in their systems than other seafood types.
—Christina Manian, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
The sea lions, the clam chowder, the sunny weather and surfers all will be there.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 May 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 policy applies only to the wealthiest private institutions—those with more than $500,000 in endowment dollars per domestic student.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Live Nation is the world’s biggest live-entertainment company, a multi-billion dollar titan, yet its venture into the worlds of film and television have been uncharacteristically low-key.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Verb
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In the past, the program has drawn a handful of parents who aren’t able to teach their kids to fish.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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The spot itself isn’t easy to fish from, Dahl explains.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The Reading Room and The #1 Guys and Gals In The Group will take place on Nov. 15 — two shows for the price of one, which means more bang for your buck.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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And considering that Manhattan parking costs $50 a day or more, a few bucks to enter the most congested part of the most congested city in the country isn’t much to ask.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In addition, officials said, DOB ordered all construction work at the site to stop immediately and for the building to be vacated and sealed.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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Keep the backpack cooler crammed to reduce air circulation, and make sure all the compartments are fully zippered and sealed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Holder confirmed that while harvesting electrons via front-axle regen, the rear friction brakes will clamp down to improve chassis predictability.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Sustainable Gardening Turtle Island, Fiji Guests of Turtle Island, Fiji, can join the private island’s gardeners to harvest tropical fruits, herbs and vegetables from the five-acre organic farm that supplies the resort’s chefs.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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