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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
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The investor appetite to get into the WNBA is reflected in the revenue multiples for clubs.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
During the 2025 season, Elemis carried out more than 1,000 spa treatments in paddock clubs at races globally — and on the Aston Martin yacht in Monaco.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Newcastle has always been shaped by music—Northumbrian folk song, metal, gabber, and even pivotal jazz clubs.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting teens ages 14 to 19 to work out for free at one of its many clubs — including 25 in the Denver metro area.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Multiple Premier League clubs in the capital contacted by The Athletic confirmed their security arrangements were being altered accordingly following the increase in threat level, which was raised after two members of the Jewish community were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Alright, so not a hot start for the McLaren clubs, but hey, this is why people don't normally switch up their equipment before big tournaments.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Finn rode the Green Line endlessly to get to clubs.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Prices can vary between clubs, so make sure to compare costs in advance.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The investor appetite to get into the WNBA is reflected in the revenue multiples for clubs.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
During the 2025 season, Elemis carried out more than 1,000 spa treatments in paddock clubs at races globally — and on the Aston Martin yacht in Monaco.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Newcastle has always been shaped by music—Northumbrian folk song, metal, gabber, and even pivotal jazz clubs.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting teens ages 14 to 19 to work out for free at one of its many clubs — including 25 in the Denver metro area.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Multiple Premier League clubs in the capital contacted by The Athletic confirmed their security arrangements were being altered accordingly following the increase in threat level, which was raised after two members of the Jewish community were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Alright, so not a hot start for the McLaren clubs, but hey, this is why people don't normally switch up their equipment before big tournaments.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Finn rode the Green Line endlessly to get to clubs.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Their top-30 visits, where NFL clubs host prospects at their facilities to gather further intel, are often smokescreens.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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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To rejuvenate these shrubs, cut three of the thickest canes all the way back to the ground in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Video footage of disabled military veterans—some in wheelchairs, others leaning on canes—being zip-tied and dragged out of the Capitol Rotunda for staging a peaceful, anti-war protest.—
John Whitehead,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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HOAs help maintain amenities like clubhouses and tennis courts and keep the neighborhood manicured and clean.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reduce fee discounts to access community centers and clubhouses.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suing government agencies is not a first choice for most reporters and news organizations.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Federal officials said the money Tangeman laundered was spent by the group to live lavishly, including hundreds of thousands of dollars spent at nightclubs, and luxury handbags valued at tens of thousands of dollars that were given away at nightclub parties.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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For years, neighborhoods including LoDo and Ballpark have seen occasional violent incidents in the hours after nightclubs and bars close.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Fulu Foundation, a non-profit advocating consumer rights, is offering a $24,000 bounty to any hacker who can find a simple way to cut Ring video doorbells’ persistent connection to Amazon, and therefore any law enforcement agency Amazon cooperates with.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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Especially McCoy in the fourth if his knee cooperates.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Deborah licks her wounds from bombing very, very hard, the Frank interview plays.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
1 May 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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The Marsies who resist arrest are doing so without batons, skull-protecting helmets, and guns containing, technically, nonlethal rounds.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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The hospital's public safety officers were trained to use pepper gel, batons, and handcuffs.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Best Places to Stay Along with lodges, hotels, and cabin rentals, Mount Rainier has three drive-in campgrounds as well as wilderness camping options with a permit.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Clubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubs. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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