1
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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as in thumping
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Recent Examples of clubbing
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Nowhere have the divisions over Gaza within the music scene been more pronounced than in Berlin, where clubbing and politics have long been intertwined.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
After the clubbing scandal, the Finnish media, which had already dubbed her Party Sanna, began ramping up its coverage of Marin’s off-the-clock activities.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Verb
From left: Andrea Farrington, 39, talks to her camera in her home about her clubbing days.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Nowhere have the divisions over Gaza within the music scene been more pronounced than in Berlin, where clubbing and politics have long been intertwined.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
The child swung wildly at the piñata, clubbing it several times and stabbing it several times more.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
After the clubbing scandal, the Finnish media, which had already dubbed her Party Sanna, began ramping up its coverage of Marin’s off-the-clock activities.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubbing
Verb
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The driver has been cooperating with investigators since the incident.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its identity has not been verified, and Prince of Whales is cooperating fully with authorities.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Collins is no doubt licking his chops studying tape of another Patriots rookie, left guard Jared Wilson, who allowed two sacks last weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chirping is also a friendly call for attention, while gentle nipping and licking mimic grooming rituals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mariota played well in his first start, a Week 3 thumping of the Raiders.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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After Sunday’s 35-7 thumping of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Rams can enjoy their bye this season with a certain level of confidence.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So in the moments after takeoff, Higginbotham always stared at his watch, heart pounding, counting the seconds to a minute.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bolsa Grande came out pounding the ball, and senior Haley burst up the Matadors sideline for a 68-yard score.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the trailer promises, those threats — whether of the high-flying, head-smashing, fiery, toothy or mysterious variety — will leave audiences on the edge of their seats, and holding onto their butts.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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Most of the smashing is done by Tamburlaine, a Scythian shepherd by birth, who rises to the peaks of power, lays waste to one kingdom after another, and has the temerity, at the climax of Part 1, not to die.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The team is now collaborating with clinicians at Lausanne University Hospital and Jules Gonin Eye Hospital to adapt MagFlow for retinoblastoma therapy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Continuing that legacy of steady and consistent giving also means setting an example for the next generation about hard work, generosity and collaborating with others.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The small black dog slipped away from its owners and ended up hiding under a northbound 2 train at the 14th Street station Thursday.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The episode ends with Matty officially agreeing to work with Olympia to save Julian and bury Senior, though Matty has some demands, including wanting Julian — once all the dust has settled — to apologize for hiding the document.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Clubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubbing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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