as in timer
a device to measure time
the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
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as in to knock
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
sick of being insulted, he swung around and clocked his tormentor hard enough to knock him off his bar stool
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Recent Examples of clock
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
But it is now asked to complement one of the best defenses in the country, to run the ball, control clock and hit a few shots.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
More than 1 in 5 workers in some U.S. cities were still clocking in from home as of 2023, per the latest census data.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Angel numbers show up in many places, such as on receipts, license plates, clocks and even bank statements.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
But it is now asked to complement one of the best defenses in the country, to run the ball, control clock and hit a few shots.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
Amazon For those who want an air fryer but don’t want to devote the hefty counter space to a full-sized device, the WIRED Gear team’s favorite compact model is this nifty little Ninja, which is clocking in at a hefty discount.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
More than 1 in 5 workers in some U.S. cities were still clocking in from home as of 2023, per the latest census data.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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To avoid that curse, try this: rehearse your speech with a timer and whatever the outcome, shorten it by 10 to 20 percent.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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Use the smart speaker with voice control to play tunes, listen to podcasts, create routines around your home, check the weather, and set timers.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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With a 42-38 come-from-behind victory over No. 6 Miami, Syracuse knocked the Hurricanes out of the ACC Championship Game and ushered in No. 12 Clemson, which earlier on Saturday lost 17-14 to rival South Carolina to pick up its third defeat.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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There’s no time to consider it since someone is knocking on her door.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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While complete details are yet to be announced, it is expected that TAG Heuer will step in as official timekeeper (an official sponsorship role held by Rolex since 2013).Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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This comes as a number of luxury groups have been deepening their ties to sports, including LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s multibrand Formula 1 deal and Chanel becoming the title sponsor and timekeeper of the annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge in the U.K.Lily Templeton, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, Masvidal notoriously punched Edwards backstage at an event in London in 2019.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Just a few steps up the hill is a humble boulangerie that punches far above its weight; Le Fornil de Mon Père has been making bread and pastries in the area for eight decades.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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The museum always had a section dedicated to the Hamilton Watch Company, including pocket watches, wristwatches, chronometers, desk clocks, and the first-ever electric watch.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fit with the caliber 215 PS, a manually wound chronometer with small seconds, the timepiece markes the first time in watchmaking history that C.O.S.C (Switzerland’s official chronometer certification bureau) and the Geneva Seal Authority issued a joint individual rating for a watch.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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Beijing slapped punitive restrictions on many Australian exports.Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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The former president has promised to slap Canada, Mexico and China with high tariffs with the goal of using financial leverage for economic and political stability.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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By incorporating this color into a high-end timepiece, Urwerk not only pays homage to the golden age of space exploration but also imbues the UR-230 Polaris with a sense of adventure and technological prowess.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This watch was carved from a meteorite that hit Earth a million years ago A luxury timepiece was sculpted from part of the Muonionalusta meteorite, the remains of which were first discovered in Sweden.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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With the score sitting at 14-10, Crabb smacked the ball at Banesh who parried it, his touch giving Partain the option to pass it back to his teammate.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Nobody will mind if they get smacked in the head by a selfie stick, or buzzed by a drone.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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