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Recent Examples of clam
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Stone Crabs may be some of the most famous local fair on offer but the lobsters, fish and clams are also ripe for the picking.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Once medical examiners took custody of Murphy’s body, the vessel slipped back out the inlet to continue clamming.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
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Noun
The affected oysters and clams were harvested from November 15 to December 11 by Rudy's Shellfish in Washington and have been linked to norovirus, which can cause stomach flu symptoms.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Stone Crabs may be some of the most famous local fair on offer but the lobsters, fish and clams are also ripe for the picking.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
The mask has a hydrogel texture that clams and cools the skin while its clinical-grade ingredients sink in to rejuvenate the complexion.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Once medical examiners took custody of Murphy’s body, the vessel slipped back out the inlet to continue clamming.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clam
Noun
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Some Hamptons workers who are in the country legally have spent tens of thousands of dollars to file immigration paperwork but are afraid that they might be harassed or detained regardless of their status.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The United States has invested hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Many of the ingredients at the on-site restaurants are sourced from island farms or fished from local waters.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the summer, its owner can boat, jet ski, swim or fish from the private dock.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During this time, mature bucks become increasingly active and less cautious to establish dominance within their territory.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2025
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But there’s not so much of it that the department cannot devote half of its tiny force to investigating the theft of a few hundred bucks from the donation bowl at a charity event, hosted by Hank to burnish his own reputation as a do-gooder.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With that, the Longhorns’ best chance was stopped, and the Cats sealed the win.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the corporate world, a handshake can seal deals, establish authority, and build rapport.—
Carol Kinsey Goman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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From rules that forbid people to harvest trees in close proximity to creeks – to ensure shelter for wildlife – to requiring two trees planted for every one harvested, CPS’ operations strive for the maximum level of sustainability.—
Malana Van Tyler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The escaped fish were ready to be harvested, said Mowi, and weigh about 12 pounds each.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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