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Recent Examples of clip joint
While not all clip joints offer refreshments, a fair number find this is a popular extra in a competitive industry.
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Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clip joint
Noun
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The menu is inspired by English public houses, with a mix of British and Indian fare.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
26 June 2025
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This fall, beer in hand, patrons at some of Sacramento’s finest public houses might legally wander out the front door and onto the city’s streets and plazas, moving freely between outdoor festivals and indoor hospitality.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Midday on Wednesday, June 25, four of the zoo's eight Asian elephants were hanging out around the watering hole in their new Elephant Trek habitat.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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This popular spot is located in a space that once housed Rabbits Lounge, a favorite watering hole of the city's Chicano political leaders, and includes a dedicated mezcal bar upstairs.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Guests of the hotel are spoiled for choice, with options that include several excellent modern speakeasies (Noble Experiment, Youngblood, Prohibition Lounge) and taprooms (Ales Tales, Nason’s Beer Hall) in addition to the hotel’s own rooftop bar.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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People responded with proposals for speakeasies, shopping, restaurants, kayaking and even finishing the subway.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant and saloon in Los Angeles, is slated to close its doors Aug. 3.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Hugh taught school and later owned a saloon, the Black Elephant, at 424 East Sixth St.; the building is still there.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Bar, the place to go for drag shows and line dancing, and the beloved dive bar Shakey’s, which hosts comedy showcases, benefit parties to help rebuild, and pop-ups with local pickle makers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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In the back booth of his local dive bar, Alex G strokes his beard and gazes mistily to his left, where a second bar television is playing the same game show but with a slimy purplish-green cast to the screen.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
Noun
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At that time, the chain closed its Flint pub and listed eight Michigan locations on its website.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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It’s being discussed outside of the arts pages – on the radio, the telly, in pubs and on public transport – because a gifted young artist with diamond star quality is performing a half century old classic song from the balcony of a storied show palace.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Thomas Lord, himself a cricketer, facilitated the move and the new land had a tavern and a wooden pavilion.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Sheridan saw it in 1883, when Marshal Jim Courtright turned from amiable lawman to stone killer in a barroom full of bad hombres.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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Highlights included a barroom scene where two men bond over their chaotic girlfriends, and a comedic bit in which the rapper heroically steps in as an air traffic controller.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 May 2025
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“Clip joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clip%20joint. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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