clubbing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of clubbingnext
as in thumping

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

clubbing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of club
1
as in cooperating
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members clubbed together to share their love of model rockets

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in licking
to strike repeatedly frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clubbing
Noun
The clubbing and nightlife happened after that second shift. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 Apr. 2026 Mau plays a party girl who is found collapsed after a night of clubbing. — Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
On a cool Saturday night at UC San Diego, Romero staged a hitting clinic, clubbing a single, double and home run and knocking in two runs to lead Mater Dei Catholic to a 5-3 win over Point Loma to win its second straight Open Division championship. — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026 Tilley was a close friend of Bowery’s after meeting while out clubbing, and in 2025 wrote his biography. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for clubbing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubbing
  1. thumping
  2. cooperating
  3. licking
  4. smashing
  5. uniting
  6. pounding
  7. thrashing
  8. collaborating
Noun
  • Filled with gray, silty water, the pool was vigorously boiling and producing loud thumping sounds caused by steam bubbles forming and collapsing beneath the surface.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • The infant’s heart beats into the night, like the thumping of a little giant, breaking rocks deep in the Mines of Moria.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
Definition of thumping
Verb
  • When Loving went into labor, the baby’s heartbeat wasn’t cooperating, so doctors decided an emergency cesarean section was necessary.
    — Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • All officers involved have been sequestered and are cooperating, according to Ransom.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Definition of cooperating
Verb
  • That means no tasting cookie dough made with raw eggs, no licking brownie batter off the beaters, and no homemade Caesar dressing made with uncooked yolks.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026
  • Other signs of stress included head shaking, licking its lips, yawning, or scratching behind the ears.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of licking
Noun
  • In a little corner of my mind, however, history will always mean the tragic smashing of individual lives by its cruel hands and the scattering of bewildered people reeling from its blows.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
  • The 17-mile (27 km) long proton-smashing tunnel, running 300 feet (100 m) below the ground near the Swiss-French border, is at the heart of the physics research conducted by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Definition of smashing
Verb
  • What began as a meme soon transformed into a nationwide protest movement, uniting students and young job seekers around demands for accountability, opportunity, and systemic reform.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Rich mahogany lined many of the floors and ceilings, uniting the home’s Zen interiors.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • The series adaptation will blend futuristic science with mystical lore, delivering on the heart-pounding suspense and international intrigue that has made the Langdon stories a global phenomenon.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
  • In their only debate and across the campaign trail, Elliott has been pounding away that the rich pay a smaller percentage of their overall income in taxes than the working poor.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of pounding
Noun
  • The Blågult had started so well, mind you, with a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Jonathan David had a hat trick in last Thursday’s 6-0 thrashing of Qatar.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of thrashing
Verb
  • This latest ambitious project with Fred comes on the heels of Latin Mafia partying with Rosalía and collaborating with acts like Kevin Abstract, Dominic Fike, Álvaro Diaz, Tainy, and Yandel.
    — Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
  • This isn't mere nostalgia; artists are actively creating fresh, relevant material, often collaborating with contemporary producers.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of collaborating

Browse Nearby Words

clubbiness
clubbing
clubbish
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Clubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubbing. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on clubbing

Nglish: Translation of clubbing for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of comely

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
chain-question-mark
Missing Link Quiz July 2026 Five seconds to figure out the word that fits bot...
See All