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Recent Examples of clam
Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And that may be even more satisfying than a clam appetizer.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
One of my goals for 2024 was to do more fishing, crabbing and clamming.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The menu is a wonderland of seafood, from clams in white wine to seafood soup with shrimp clams and mussels.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And that may be even more satisfying than a clam appetizer.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
One of my goals for 2024 was to do more fishing, crabbing and clamming.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clam
Noun
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By the following year, the FBI had recovered millions of dollars extorted from Colonial Pipeline by Darkside.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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What makes a lasagna recipe worth a million dollars?—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His father taught him from a young age how to fish, mountain climb and ride motorcycles.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Meanwhile, Michelle, who manages to fish the keys to her chains out of a deceased Don's pocket, has the opportunity to escape her captivity.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This can be a good way to find a lower-cost option, such as a neighborhood kid looking to earn a few extra bucks.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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And so, in a sense, the buck stops with her.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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State police noticed the trailer wasn't sealed and Singh indicated the seal was inside the cab.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Check ducts for leaks and seal with proper materials.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Under optimum conditions, the coatings can harvest up to 390 mL of water per square metre each day – enough for a 12-square-metre surface to supply the daily drinking needs of one person, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Each affords particular outlets for decompressing and harvesting the stressors of high-capacity jobs.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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