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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
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
More recently, the company has started developing luxury apartment complexes, under the Life Time Living brand, that are in close proximity to its athletic clubs.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Through its work with 245 member clubs in 149 countries, the FIA and its partners are using lessons from the track, the ingenuity of Silicon Valley and the rigour of global standards, to make America’s roads safer for everyone.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Raines said the overlap of ticket buyers is between 5% and 10% for her two clubs.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Activities that capitalize on strengths, such as the arts, sports and clubs, foster belonging and purpose while reducing isolation and reliance on antisocial peers.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Touchdown Club projects To meet and maintain Carroll’s lofty athletic standards, booster clubs needed to raise significant funds to complete upgrades and facility improvements.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Some of these activities—such as debate clubs—are widely celebrated, whereas others—such as protests—make society uncomfortable.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Perhaps some clubs buy a young player for a lot of money.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
More recently, the company has started developing luxury apartment complexes, under the Life Time Living brand, that are in close proximity to its athletic clubs.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Through its work with 245 member clubs in 149 countries, the FIA and its partners are using lessons from the track, the ingenuity of Silicon Valley and the rigour of global standards, to make America’s roads safer for everyone.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Raines said the overlap of ticket buyers is between 5% and 10% for her two clubs.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Activities that capitalize on strengths, such as the arts, sports and clubs, foster belonging and purpose while reducing isolation and reliance on antisocial peers.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Touchdown Club projects To meet and maintain Carroll’s lofty athletic standards, booster clubs needed to raise significant funds to complete upgrades and facility improvements.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Some of these activities—such as debate clubs—are widely celebrated, whereas others—such as protests—make society uncomfortable.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubs
Noun
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This makes room for the growth of new canes, which are more productive.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cover the pot and the bottom few inches of the rose canes with soil, then add a layer of mulch for insulation.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Suárez, another soon-to-be free agent, may not occupy his spot next to other pitchers in the front of the clubhouses.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Platinum badge affords attendees access to all three clubhouses as well as three daily event reservations.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Outside of the band, Thayer is involved in multiple charitable organizations, including serving on the board of directors of the Arnold Palmer Education Fund and the Thayer Family Foundation.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Like all Fasano properties in Brazil, the Rio de Janeiro location works with the Brazilian startup Comida Invisível, which helps connect businesses with food rescue organizations in their area.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The other, dubbed the Entertainment District Unit, places more police in uptown during peak nightlife hours when most crimes are likely to occur at or near bars and nightclubs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Strava has also benefited from Gen Z’s move toward healthier lifestyles since the pandemic that may explain Starbucks’ foray into protein lattes and the slow death of boozy nightclubs.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Netanyahu did — and still does — everything possible to weaken the Palestinian Authority, which cooperates every day with Israeli security services to keep the West Bank from blowing up.—
Thomas Friedman,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Netherlands will operate F-35s from Volkel, and Sweden, which is not a NATO member but cooperates closely with the alliance, will join with Gripen fighters.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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When asked the question, the owl takes the lollipop and licks it three times before chomping down on its hard shell exterior and handing the stick back to the child.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Illinois State Police troopers rushed in, batons in hand, and held back the crowd.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
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The plaintiffs later accused the department of violating the order by hitting journalists with batons and arresting them during an August protest.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Travelers looking to unplug in total nature can stay in eco-friendly lodges while learning from indigenous guides.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The name beaver moon comes from beavers setting up their lodges for winter during this time of year, and the history of trapping beavers for the North American fur trade during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Clubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubs. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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