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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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2
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
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Captain Messi then doubled Miami’s lead in the 74th minute with a move that had its roots in Barcelona.
Sergio Busquets, who played with Messi at the Catalan club in the prime of their careers, sent his teammate through on goal with a cutting pass from midfield.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
When Weissert followed by walking pinch-hitter Carlos Cortes, and third baseman Brett Harris clubbed a go-ahead RBI single, Cora rushed out to stem the bleeding; with virtually zero offensive production from his lineup, waiting for Weissert was a luxury the Red Sox could not afford.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
It is expected that Brown may add some new optionality to the club's offensive attack, which last year was heavily predicated on All-NBA point guard Jalen Brunson bailing the Knicks out late in possessions.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Captain Messi then doubled Miami’s lead in the 74th minute with a move that had its roots in Barcelona.
Sergio Busquets, who played with Messi at the Catalan club in the prime of their careers, sent his teammate through on goal with a cutting pass from midfield.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Both of them, Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez, clubbed critical homers during a weekend that invited wonder about whether this is a changing of the guard instead of an impressive season.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
When Weissert followed by walking pinch-hitter Carlos Cortes, and third baseman Brett Harris clubbed a go-ahead RBI single, Cora rushed out to stem the bleeding; with virtually zero offensive production from his lineup, waiting for Weissert was a luxury the Red Sox could not afford.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for club
Noun
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Video from the protest showed the elderly and people with disabilities among those arrested, including a blind man using a mobility cane and two people in wheelchairs.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sugar comes from sugar cane or sugar beets.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Within the clubhouse, players often analyze their performance with a sense of detachment more than urgency.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Now, Boston's clubhouse will have to learn from their mistakes.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No government organization will contact someone via text message to pay a bill or ask for payments through a Bitcoin ATM.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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For some Obamacare beneficiaries, premiums are expected to more than double, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (aka KFF), a nonprofit health care research organization.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of her life, Jorgensen became a singer, nightclub performer and public speaker.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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And now the family is at odds over what to do, with some members wanting to sell the nightclub.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The evidence that Song was the shooter comes from a green mask the assailant wore from which samples that tested positive for Song’s DNA were taken and from interviews with cooperating sources, FBI Special Agent Clark Wiethorn testified at the hearing.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Council failed to speak up about recent threats facing the immigrant community, Mateo-Pascual said, including the controversial immigration enforcement bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the mischievous pup led his owner directly to the scene of the crime by licking his lips constantly, which seemed awfully curious.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bear 856 is also a large, male brown bear, who is easily identifiable to park rangers due to the animal's unusual habit of licking his lips — a behavior not typically observed in brown bears.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After Bad Bunny kicks off Season 51, SNL will pass the baton to host Amy Poehler with musical guest Role Model, followed by Sabrina Carpenter‘s double-duty takeover as both host and musical guest.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Which is why Marant and Bekker are on a Zoom call one recent morning to chat about the passing of the baton.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Made with a memory foam footbed and lined with a wool-like faux fur and fleece material, these comfortable shoes are a must-have for slipping on in-flight or curling up at home by the fire or at the ski lodge during a winter getaway.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Overnight options range from tent camping to lodge rooms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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