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
  • Without full visibility, continuity plans can fail at critical moments, leaving organizations exposed to costly downtime and operational disruptions.
    Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.
    Anjai Lal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • Since then, the city has grown into a small resort city along the Atlantic Coast with casinos, nightclubs and entertainment.
    Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The businesses and nightclubs that had once been a source of pride to residents were gone.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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
  • Engaging in industry conferences, virtual networking events, job fairs and joining professional associations related to your field will expand your network and provide valuable insights into emerging trends.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This can lead to a brand’s message not resonating with a target audience, or worse yet create negative associations.
    Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of associations
Noun
  • More big stories The new year ushered in new laws in California that affect cannabis cafes, artificial intelligence and parking.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
  • For cafes, bars, and lively eateries, head to Lumley Beach.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of cafes
Verb
  • Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.
    Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
Noun
  • Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These one-off events throughout history have resulted in disastrous demographic drops, but societies almost always bounce back.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of societies
Noun
  • The biggest challenges ahead The main challenge for the government now that the Assad regime is gone is building trust between the people and their governmental institutions, Marwan said.
    Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The institutions aren’t really trading.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of institutions
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