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
Kelly Tyko, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
James Powel, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
By January 20, Su had clocked a record-setting 681 days as acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.
—Will Swaim, National Review, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Health groups and sleep experts have called for an end to the seasonal shifting of clocks, a ritual first adopted in the U.S. more than a century ago.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
President Biden's Congressional addresses have clocked in at: 2021: Just over 1:05
2022: Just under 1:02
2023: 1:13
2024: Just over 1:07
Who has the shortest State of the Union speech?
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
By January 20, Su had clocked a record-setting 681 days as acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.
—Will Swaim, National Review, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
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Another old timer, Brewery Bar II, 150 Kalamath St., handsomely beat La Loma on 1801 Broadway with 56% of the vote.—
Miguel Otárola,
The Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2025
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Set the phone timer and throw the phone in a drawer.—
Brenda Abdilla,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some teams can knock themselves off the bubble with bad performances.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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White wore a watch by the Snow League’s official timekeeper, Hublot.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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So far, the only timekeeper publicly associated (at least visually) with the auction is the 1827 Perpétuelle à Tact watch made for King George IV.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The trio screamed as the team made it through, with the royal grabbing van Cutsem's face at one point, and punching the air.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Augustin is alleged to have then continued his aggression, punching and kicking the seat and the passenger in front of him.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The brand’s historic ties to marine chronometers are represented in the boutique’s blue carpets, resin floors and the smooth finishes of its furnishings inspired by rocks polished by ocean waves.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Zircons also contain uranium; by measuring the stages of uranium’s decay in zircons, geologists use the minerals as chronometers for studying Earth’s past.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The first one, which was circulated among WTO members on March 5, came as President Trump’s administration slapped 25 percent tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10 percent levy on Chinese products.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration last week slapped a 10% tariff on China, doubling taxes on Chinese imports to 20%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To further the homage, 1,892 units of the timepiece are being produced as a nod to the year the stadium was built.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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The symbolic timepiece, maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, considers threats from climate change, nuclear conflict, disruptive technology, and global disinformation to assess how close humanity stands to existential peril.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These Cavs maybe aren’t popping champagne for smacking around the New York Knicks, or the Magic, or most of their opponents.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The only person who could get away with smacking a cigarette out of Dominek's hand was Clara, David said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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