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Recent Examples of clam
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Most of the haul is oyster and clam shells, though restaurants occasionally toss in mussels and other shellfish.
—Jillian Freyer, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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
While the clams likely reach restaurants by boat, getting to the 'fajã' on foot is a different story.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Most of the haul is oyster and clam shells, though restaurants occasionally toss in mussels and other shellfish.
—Jillian Freyer, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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
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Grid operators must also pay the renewable energy provider a downward dispatch fee that can cost thousands of dollars per megawatt per hour.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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New Yorkers could be getting a refund worth hundreds of dollars from the state later this year.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Catfish guide Justin Conner of Milton, West Virgina, was fishing the Kanawha River in Putnam County on May 9 with his fiancé, Tabitha Linville.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2025
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All adults must be fishing with children and should provide their own tackle and catfish bait, chairs, snacks and drinks.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Putting these items in a reusable container can save you a few extra bucks, instead of having to buy a bulky new bag or box to contain your kit.—
Zach Covey,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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Do yourself a favor and grab the eight-ounce jar for the most bang for your buck.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The online platform that connects travelers with hosts who offer various types of short-term accommodations just sealed a global live music partnership with Live Nation Entertainment to offer exclusive fan experiences at Lollapalooza festivals around the world.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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With Liverpool having sealed the title after 34 matches, the data used in this piece does not involve the final four games when results did not matter.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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At the melipona bee sanctuary, visitors can harvest and taste honey directly from the hives.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The fruit is planted and harvested by hand, which explains why delivered pineapples arrive without their crowns as they are used to plant new fruits — creating a sustainable growth process.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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