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as in cane
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 clubhouse
the meeting place of an organization
the Elks gather at their club every Monday evening
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an alumni club
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as in nightclub
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 to cooperate
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 to lick
to strike repeatedly
frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission
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Recent Examples of club
Rm Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
The skipper had his 2025 club option picked up earlier this offseason, but Boone is guaranteed nothing beyond that after taking the Yankees to the World Series for the first time as a manager this past season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
After losing three straight to the second-place Orioles in Baltimore to wind up in a tie for first in the A.L. East, the Brewers clubbed their way to the playoffs by winning in the final game of the season.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
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Twenty-two professional soccer players at Sunderland AFC—another big club with a storied history, currently playing in the second tier of English soccer—recently took part in a six-week study of Okkulo.
—Rm Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
The skipper had his 2025 club option picked up earlier this offseason, but Boone is guaranteed nothing beyond that after taking the Yankees to the World Series for the first time as a manager this past season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Earnings beat, clubbed with a good outlook and a share repurchase program, helped UAL stock soar over 15% post its results announcement.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
After losing three straight to the second-place Orioles in Baltimore to wind up in a tie for first in the A.L. East, the Brewers clubbed their way to the playoffs by winning in the final game of the season.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
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In mid-November, prune the rose to remove dead and diseased canes.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Soto loves hitting in front of Aaron Judge and is also fond of the two-time American League MVP's presence in the clubhouse.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Allen had been in the clubhouse eating a chili dog, put on a new jersey after spilling some chili on his shirt and then went out and delivered the clutch home run.LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Since canines’ role in improving the well-being of individuals became evident, many organizations entered the market, offering professional training services tailored to specific needs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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O’Donnell’s story reminded me of the insidious way in which an organization’s culture and purpose can shift.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Remy Ma, 44, went to prison for the 2007 shooting of a woman outside of a New York nightclub.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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Scenic designer Maggie Armendariz gives us a colorful nightclub setting around a high platform, rolling props and a Keith Haring-like translucent sculpture above the stage that alters with the play's mood, amplified by Patrick Anthony's nimble lighting.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said Mangione was initially cooperative and then stopped cooperating with investigators.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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China has confirmed its willingness to cooperate with the United States on implementing President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation policy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Universal’s Wicked licked the $500M global milestone this session, adding $21.5M from 81 offshore markets (-39%) to lift the international cume to $166M. With $525M, global, the movie is playing more to domestic, as expected, but continues to make its mark overseas.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Anxious dogs that like to obsessively lick, dig or sniff might also like pad toys.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Indy can pick up pretty much anything from broomsticks to batons to protect himself and can engage in a relatively complex version of POV fisticuffs that allows players to block, parry, and punch with either hand.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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After more than two minutes, Officer Laxman Acharya, also with the Fourth Division, arrived and attempted to use an expandable baton to gain leverage over one of Thompson's arms.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
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The lodge dining room is centered around a large stone fireplace.Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles The campaign for the 2024 Fire + Ice collection embraces its alpine inspiration, featuring imagery set against a rustic ski lodge and snowy mountain backdrops.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/club. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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