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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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission
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Recent Examples of clubbing
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
Leigh Bowery, Legendary Australian performance artist and fashion designer who was a fixture on London’s vibrant 1980s clubbing scene, is given a posthumous Swan song in the form of a retrospective at Tate Modern, which will celebrate its 25th birthday this year.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The only result apparent so far is a lot of indiscriminate clubbing and shooting by the police and a corresponding increase in murders and crimes of violence.
—Jack Black, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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Noun
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
Leigh Bowery, Legendary Australian performance artist and fashion designer who was a fixture on London’s vibrant 1980s clubbing scene, is given a posthumous Swan song in the form of a retrospective at Tate Modern, which will celebrate its 25th birthday this year.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The only result apparent so far is a lot of indiscriminate clubbing and shooting by the police and a corresponding increase in murders and crimes of violence.
—Jack Black, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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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 xG was a season-low (0.73) for the 1-0 loss at home to Everton, the second-lowest (0.88) coming in the 7-0 thrashing at Nottingham Forest.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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As the final seconds ticked down on the Tigers’ 110-98 thrashing of No. 4 Alabama — No. 15 Mizzou led by as many as 20 and for more than 39 minutes of game time — MU’s coach called timeout before heading over to the scorers table.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 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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For the best results, use a heavy whipping cream that contains 32% fat or greater.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Heavy whipping cream is best to incorporate and emulsify easily into this rich sauce.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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