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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
hit the prisoner with a club if he tries anything funny
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as in clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization
the Elks gather at their club every Monday evening
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an alumni club
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as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a weekly newspaper column devoted to current happenings on the local club scene
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
clubbed together to share their love of model rockets
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission
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Recent Examples of club
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Keaton Middleton played 41 games for the Avalanche last year, but was sent down when the club added Solovyov and hasn’t been back.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
But newer establishments like La Gare/Le Gore are combining jazz and clubbing in less-touristy parts of town.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Other executives and companies pay hefty five- and six‑figure sums each year to secure a coveted place inside Davos’ most exclusive club, betting a few days of access in the Swiss Alps will translate into deals, influence, and brand exposure that justify the cost.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Keaton Middleton played 41 games for the Avalanche last year, but was sent down when the club added Solovyov and hasn’t been back.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
The late-night bar is the latest project from Eytan Sugarman and Will Makris, a duo that brings collective downtown nightlife experience that spans members club Zero Bond, historic bar White Horse Tavern, and Hunt & Fish Club.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
But newer establishments like La Gare/Le Gore are combining jazz and clubbing in less-touristy parts of town.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for club
Noun
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Link, along with several other waterfowl biologists, also cited the growing prevalence of crawdad farming and replacement of rice with sugar cane.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
14 Jan. 2026
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Plants should bloom more reliably and rose canes will thicken as their roots establish.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other amenities include pickleball courts, a fitness center, a resort-style deck with a pool and spa, a clubhouse with coworking spaces and pool table, and a dog park.—
Samuel O’Neal
January 21,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sure, the clubhouse-meets-coffeehouse catchphrase itself emerged as a viral TikTok, shorthand for a polished, preppy look.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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As financial roles evolve, organizations increasingly need professionals capable of interpreting data, modeling complex scenarios, and communicating insights that support decision-making.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Inzunza Noriega is accused of being one of three top leaders of the Beltrán Leyva organization, which prosecutors say is a violent faction of the Sinaloa cartel.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant became a gathering spot for the celebrities who were in town to play the local nightclubs or just visit South Florida.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the victim to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in an investigation.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the second vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After the drill, Ruin rolls onto his back, then licks a reporter's nose.—
Megan Sauer
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Just hours before Saturday morning’s Shabbat service, flames and smoke licked through the synagogue, destroying at least two Torahs and many prayer books.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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In protest, hundreds of thousands of Iranians went into the streets and were confronted by security forces with batons and shotguns.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Several armed law enforcement officials wore helmets and masks and stood outside while holding batons, CNN affiliate KEYE reported.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Upon stepping inside, the first impression is a whiff of a scent alluding to London parks and the nature around African lodges; the scent was developed by British perfumer Roja.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
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The lodge features a lively, family-friendly atmosphere, a fun pool, and a fitness center, all just steps from the gondola.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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