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
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
With Adams quite possibly down to his final months as mayor, Tisch may be on an awfully short clock to make big and overdue changes to a vast and vitally important department in urgent need of strong leadership and structure.
—Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Government/non-profit sector companies saw the highest turnover, clocking 438 exits year-to-date, up from 425 last year.
—Michael Flaherty, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Duke’s gave the rapper a custom yellow clock chain with spoons for the hands, and yellow sneakers with mayo-like swirls and a clock printed on them.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
With Adams quite possibly down to his final months as mayor, Tisch may be on an awfully short clock to make big and overdue changes to a vast and vitally important department in urgent need of strong leadership and structure.
—Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
Those who clocked more daily steps were less likely to report depressive symptoms or be diagnosed with the condition than those who walked less.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Government/non-profit sector companies saw the highest turnover, clocking 438 exits year-to-date, up from 425 last year.
—Michael Flaherty, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
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Cluster projectiles detonate based on a timer, not a proximity trigger.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Set a timer for every 30 minutes to stretch or walk around.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the middle of one firefight, Lozano also got knocked senseless by the blast wave from a tank gun.Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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As of that date, an additional 30,000 MW of potential new loads had also come knocking at AEP’s door (a figure likely to be even larger today).Peter Kelly-Detwiler, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, the Reverso’s clever flip face came out of a need for polo players to protect the glass of their timekeepers while playing the high-octane sport.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sponsor will be the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry that does not meet the eligibility requirements or otherwise does not comply with these Official Rules.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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But there are plenty of non-moderates who punched significantly above their weight too, such as Reps. Grace Meng, Rob Menendez, Chuy García, Juan Vargas and Sylvia Garcia.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Anker Soundcore Motion 300, now 30% off, is a budget-friendly speaker that punches way above its size with booming sound and waterproof durability.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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The certification process adheres to the stringent ISO 3159 standard for chronometers, ensuring that the Ultra-Chron Carbon meets or exceeds international benchmarks for precision timekeeping.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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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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With President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the stakes for Chinese exports are likely to be higher not just into the U.S., but into countries like Mexico, which is slapping tariffs of its own on goods like textiles.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Canadian officials say that if Trump follows through with his threat of punishing tariffs, Canada would consider slapping retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some steel products.Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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This is the perfect read for new collectors who want to be well-versed in the timepieces that every serious enthusiast knows.Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Featuring a face adorned with diamonds, the white gold timepiece is worth around $82,000.Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Reality has a way of smacking you hard in the face.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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What hits on TikTok is a legible, irresistible hook — or, in other words, the kind of content that smacks you in the face with its obviousness.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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