as in thumping
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as in cooperating
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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2
as in licking
to strike repeatedly
frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission
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Recent Examples of clubbing
Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Image In 2012, after years of clubbing and partying, Mr. Lynskey quit drinking.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Well, the Brits certainly think so: a study in the UK found that young people believe clubbing improves their mental health: the social aspect and the opportunity to zone out and move your body being key touchpoints.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
During the 2024 season, tracks by 4,680 unique artists were played at the Ibiza clubbing institution Hï.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Instead, treatments focus on the condition causing the clubbing.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Image In 2012, after years of clubbing and partying, Mr. Lynskey quit drinking.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Well, the Brits certainly think so: a study in the UK found that young people believe clubbing improves their mental health: the social aspect and the opportunity to zone out and move your body being key touchpoints.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
During the 2024 season, tracks by 4,680 unique artists were played at the Ibiza clubbing institution Hï.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubbing
Verb
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Can my cat get sick from licking me?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The advance to Saturday’s championship with a thrashing of the Miners, who could not match Kent Denver in size, skill or discipline.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bastoni would then play just over an hour of a 6-0 thrashing of Lazio, then play the full 90 minutes of victories over Como, Cagliari and Venezia as Inter kept clean sheets in all three encounters.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2024
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Connolly won in part due to the whipping behind the scenes by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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Heavy whipping cream: Adds moisture and tenderness to the scones, as well as helping bind the dough.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With the first season deemed successful and warmly received, the prospect of merging these two racing entities has become a possibility.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Kyle Larson discussed the prospects of High Limit Racing merging with the World of Outlaws.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Clubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubbing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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