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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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2
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 Synonyms for clubs
Noun
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For example, limiting the injunctions to the states and organizations that have participated in the lawsuits alongside the individuals.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes and,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025 -
The newspaper also found that in 2021 and 2022, about half of the foundation's donations went to organizations linked to Musk, his colleagues or his businesses.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ridley went on to perform in arts centers and nightclubs around the country and overseas.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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For older codgers like me who prefer golf clubs to nightclubs, a serene and charming alternative is the city of La Quinta, best known for its incomparable golf courses at PGA West and the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, another redolent whiff of Hollywood’s glorious days gone by.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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State troopers violently attacked the unarmed demonstrators with batons and tear gas — images that shocked the nation and prompted LBJ to give his emergency address to Congress.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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State troopers violently attacked the unarmed demonstrators with batons and tear gas — images that shocked the nation and prompted President Lyndon Johnson to give an emergency address to Congress.—
Axios,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Florida law requires community associations to maintain a functioning board of directors, and their governing bylaws typically spell out the process for elections or appointments of new board members following resignations.—
Roberto C. Blanch,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The festival will orient itself around downtown Boulder and the pedestrian-only Pearl Street Mall, which will offer access to restaurants, cafes, vintage theaters, performance arts spaces, a multiplex, a university, and other auditoriums.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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The ultimate list of new restaurants, bars and cafes coming to Charlotte in 2025.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.—
Azra Nurkic,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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These one-off events throughout history have resulted in disastrous demographic drops, but societies almost always bounce back.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, more institutions seeing the revenue potential are scrambling to get in on it.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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And as their enrollments are projected to plummet, institutions increasingly need the revenue from online programs.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Clubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubs. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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