clubs 1 of 2

noun

Definition of clubsnext
plural of club
1
as in canes
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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2
as in clubhouses
the meeting place of an organization the Elks gather at their club every Monday evening

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3
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest an alumni club

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4
as in nightclubs
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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clubs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of club
1
as in cooperates
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 licks
to strike repeatedly frustrated, the gardener clubbed the inoffensive weed into submission

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubs
  1. organizations
  2. nightclubs
  3. batons
  4. associations
  5. cafes
  6. unites
  7. societies
  8. institutions
Noun
  • Success will increasingly depend on how well organizations can balance the deployment of emerging technologies with the human expertise needed to maximize their potential.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To achieve this alignment between teams, organizations should establish regular cross-functional meetings between IT and OT teams.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • More raids of bars and nightclubs were reported in Moscow last month, almost exactly a year since the Supreme Court ruling.
    Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The two days spent at sea will fly by with Princess Cruises' exciting onboard experience—a movie theater, casino, original musical performances, a handful of nightclubs, and two luxury spas.
    Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of nightclubs
Noun
  • 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
  • In November, tens of thousands rallied in support of the king in Kathmandu, where riot police officers used batons and tear gas to halt them from marching to the center of the capital.
    Binaj Gurubacharya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
Definition of batons
Noun
  • Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Tesla has no independent dealerships, but dealership associations in multiple states have filed numerous lawsuits against Tesla to prevent the company from selling cars.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of associations
Noun
  • The company’s first-ever pop-up collaboration was in 2023 with 1 Hotels, where the powders were available at the hospitality cafes and mini bars.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • While traditional brick-and-mortars that line these streets of 26th Street include panaderias, cafes, and quinceañera dress shops, many entrepreneurs here have expanded to online if not taken the direction of a digital-first business.
    Lyanne Alfaro, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of cafes
Verb
  • The estate unites two old farms—one at the top of a hill, the other in a lush valley—into a single 22-room property.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • What unites the society of Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard is style, an obsession with cut and cloth, and the chance to work closely with the in-house tailors on looks for day, evening — and even bedtime.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
Noun
  • The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of societies
Noun
  • For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of institutions
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