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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
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
This situation is ruining my good feelings about the club.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Sunday started off strong for Ben Rice, as the Yankees’ first baseman clubbed his 12th home run of the season, a solo shot, off Orioles starter Trey Gibson in the first inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
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Noun
The group stayed at the exclusive Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa, which boasts an infinity pool, rooftop bar, a private beach club and ocean-view rooms.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
This situation is ruining my good feelings about the club.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Verb
Jarren Duran clubbed two home runs in three games.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Sunday started off strong for Ben Rice, as the Yankees’ first baseman clubbed his 12th home run of the season, a solo shot, off Orioles starter Trey Gibson in the first inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for club
Noun
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The Rio Grande was twenty feet away, shining between stalks of river cane.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Renovated in 2023, the traditional Goan style continues in guest rooms with parquet floors, cane weave chairs, antique-style wardrobes with mirrors and headboards, and furnished balconies or terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Noun
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As rain peppered the tarp covering Yankee Stadium’s infield, Yesavage strolled around the Blue Jays clubhouse below.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Burns ran off the field on his own and headed straight down the dugout tunnel to the clubhouse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The stage is set as coach Jim Harbaugh enters his third season and the organization seeks its first playoff win since 2018.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Over multiple years, Edwards used physical force to rape at least one of the members of his organization.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Manzo was 21 when gunmen stormed an Uruapan nightclub not far from his mother’s dress shop and rolled five human heads onto the dance floor.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Are people cooperating with directions to evacuate?—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The parallels between Ines’ dilemma and that of a nation being asked to lick its wounds in silence — in the name of moving on from past miseries — are present but elusive.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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At one point A’zion licks the digitally de-aged Mick Jagger’s face.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Noun
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In 2010, the reform baton passed to California and then to Massachusetts.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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The baton has been passed onto other filmmakers.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The main lodges and villas, designed by Habita Architects, have thatched roofs in the shape of nón lá conical hats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Perched high above the lake on a windswept promontory, the Swiss chalet-style lodge feels like a clifftop castle.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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