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as in canes
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 clubhouses
the meeting place of an organization
the Elks gather at their club every Monday evening
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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an alumni club
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as in nightclubs
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 cooperates
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission
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Recent Examples of clubs
Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The tale of two clubs similar in size to Spurs could give them some optimism amid all this, however.
—Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Along with driving a cab, Díaz is a musician, supplementing his income by playing in clubs frequented by tourists.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
However, without the proper grip, golfers often waste their time with new clubs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Overall, of the 10 United Soccer Coaches first-team All-Americans who turned pro after last season, eight have signed with NWSL clubs.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
But both clubs were involved in the Club World Cup in the summer, playing in stifling heat.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
My ultimate dream is to see Paralympic sport clubs in cities and states across this country—where every child with a physical difference has equal access to sport, equipment, and coaching, just like our Olympic counterparts who just delivered a record-breaking Winter Games with 12 gold medals.
—Oksana Masters, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Experts say raves have grown in response to the table culture at clubs.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Today, the brand has expanded into a broader wellness offering, including electrolyte drinks, run clubs, and other experiential offerings.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The tale of two clubs similar in size to Spurs could give them some optimism amid all this, however.
—Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Along with driving a cab, Díaz is a musician, supplementing his income by playing in clubs frequented by tourists.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
However, without the proper grip, golfers often waste their time with new clubs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Overall, of the 10 United Soccer Coaches first-team All-Americans who turned pro after last season, eight have signed with NWSL clubs.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
But both clubs were involved in the Club World Cup in the summer, playing in stifling heat.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
My ultimate dream is to see Paralympic sport clubs in cities and states across this country—where every child with a physical difference has equal access to sport, equipment, and coaching, just like our Olympic counterparts who just delivered a record-breaking Winter Games with 12 gold medals.
—Oksana Masters, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Experts say raves have grown in response to the table culture at clubs.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubs
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Repeating this cycle helps replace older canes with new, stronger growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Since the goal is to remove most of the old stems, prune back thick remaining stems to new canes that develop lower on the stem over the next couple of years.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 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,
2 Mar. 2026
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Community associations continue to cater to those who wish to enjoy active lifestyles with resort-like amenities such as pools, clubhouses, restaurants, fitness centers, sports courts, parks, trails, and others.—
Michael Toback,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Her experience in youth-serving organizations and operational leadership will help support the museum’s efforts to expand access to hands-on science, art and engineering learning experiences for children and families, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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It is being developed to help defense, security, and infrastructure organizations detect risks earlier and respond faster in complex environments, according to Mobix Labs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The brothers met the women at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, taking some on trips to ritzy locales, and paying for flights and luxury lodging.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There are nightclubs with house music and people hanging out by the pool.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Closure finally feels possible as Luna in your pensive 12th house cooperates with tender Chiron in your 8th House of Delicate Topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Then, Mitski licks up the blood on the girl’s finger.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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Edris steals a glance at a dozen or two golden batons rising at eye level.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Police used batons, tear gas, and live fire to disperse the crowd.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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While most African lodges are built with wood imported from Brazil, Few & Far uses invasive eucalyptus to help reduce its environmental impact.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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Denali National Park is open year-round, but most lodges, facilities, and shuttles run seasonally from late May through mid-September.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Clubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubs. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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