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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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4
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
Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Hoberman, a member of Broder’s Men’s Dinner club, highlighted the late agent’s dedication to the Saban Free Clinic, noting that the late agent is one of only three people to receive both its Friendship Leadership and Lenny Somberg Awards.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Reigns speared Paul, who had clubbed his opponents with brass knuckles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Streaking downfield toward the opposing goal, Silvetti delivered a perfect cross to Messi that resulted in his second goal of the match and contributed to a 4-0 blowout victory for Inter Miami over Nashville SC, which advanced their club to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Hoberman, a member of Broder’s Men’s Dinner club, highlighted the late agent’s dedication to the Saban Free Clinic, noting that the late agent is one of only three people to receive both its Friendship Leadership and Lenny Somberg Awards.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Contreras, 33, clubbed 20 homers and set a career high in RBIs (80) in 135 games for the Cardinals last season, his first as a full-time first baseman.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Reigns speared Paul, who had clubbed his opponents with brass knuckles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for club
Noun
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Of course, Philly’s historic cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways and uneven sidewalks aren’t wheelchair- or cane-friendly, and are a challenge for people with mobility limitations.—
Laura Baehr,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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In videos widely shared to social media, Joel is seen looking thin, walking on stage with the help of a cane, a sign of his condition, a neurological disorder called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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Members will also have access to a spa, hiking, biking, fishing, clubhouse, fitness center, kids adventure center, family water park, outdoor sports fields and other amenities.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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This one also features five convenient pockets for ultimate on-the-go organization.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the time, his son was the organization’s policy director.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 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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Weir picked up his first guitar licks from David Nelson and future Jefferson Airplane member Jorma Kaukonen.—
Richard Gehr,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other photos showed Owen proudly licking the faces of his owners and getting some hugs and pats from the reality star, her husband and children.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That performance included baton twirlers and horses galloping through the crowd.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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People have decided who is going to be the next person, and then just passing down the baton.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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With a contemporary lodge design by architecture firm Olson Kundig, Larch House comprises 10 buildings around a central courtyard, where a boulder garden and firepits invite guests to gather.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa is known for its inviting atmosphere, family-friendly pools, and nightly s'mores; the newer HeartSong Lodge and Resort charms with a rustic Smoky Mountain lodge vibe.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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