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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
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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
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The five-mile-long Babylon 5 space station of the mid-23rd century was constructed by humans in the aftermath of the Earth-Minbari War to be used as a sort of intergalactic watering hole by extraterrestrial races for trade, peace, and diplomacy.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The cafe is a familiar location in the show that was seen throughout season 1 as a local watering hole for oil workers.—
Brayden Garcia
January 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2026
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And the Lone Star-slinging, perfectly grime-y hole-in-the-wall is as important to Dallasites as the glamorous craft cocktail speakeasy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Inside the secret back bar The Gibson has a speakeasy in the back corner, available by invitation only.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The combatants rolled into the saloon with neither getting the upper hand until Fossett managed to pull his pistol and put four shots into the unarmed Carver.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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Matt Ryan's John Constantine also entered the last chance saloon after the cancellation of his solo series, but his portrayal of the Hellblazer – more akin to his comic book counterpart than Keanu Reeves' version – lived on longer because of his magical time as part of the Legends.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Shell, who pleaded not guilty at his arraignment last week in Philadelphia federal court, is one of more than a dozen college athletes accused of accepting bribes from gamblers to take a dive and deliberately tank their performance on the court.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pietrek and Gabriel’s book has a narrower focus than The History Of Whiskey but does the deeper dive.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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The tavern crowd tells the story of that night.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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