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Recent Examples of clip joint
While not all clip joints offer refreshments, a fair number find this is a popular extra in a competitive industry.
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Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clip joint
Noun
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This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Lone Goat This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The isolated neighborhood watering hole was nestled between Fairview Avenue and the I-184 Connector.—
Michael Deeds
January 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Jan. 2026
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Then there’s the type of bingo that your local watering hole has started hosting weekly.—
Madeline Bilis,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The hidden gem of the f&b portfolio is Moonshack, a speakeasy-style cabin with live music and poker, a whisky bar, and a lengthy menu of 25 cigars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Like its speakeasy predecessor, Ghost Baby, Prim encourages visitors to be present in our otherwise digital world.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The saloon, which will be slinging beer, bourbon and barbecue and hosting no-cover entertainment, will take over the second level of The Exchange.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Start at the casual ground-floor saloon, then head to the second floor for a stunning cocktail bar with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a perfect view of the Arcade's spine.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
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The weather wasn’t cooperating with my dive plans.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the book, Poppy doesn’t run after Alex, but finds him in the local dive bar and confesses her love in front of all his coworkers.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Eleven miles northeast of the city, visitors can also tour Cave Without a Name — a living tavern with six major rooms, which sometimes hosts concerts.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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About Cavendish Brewery Opened in 2017, the pub has 28 taps and specializes in old world beer styles.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Expect there to be a lot of social media/TV/barroom/watercooler chatter over how both teams should go back to those looks.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
11 Dec. 2025
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By the early 1930s, widespread crime, tainted liquor and the need for tax revenue fueled public dissatisfaction, ultimately leading to Prohibition’s repeal in 1933 and the return of regulated barrooms.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Nov. 2025
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“Clip joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clip%20joint. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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