clock (up)

chiefly British

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock (up)
Verb
  • One which effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to achieve new heights of performance and driver engagement.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By investing in housing solutions, countries can progress towards achieving their climate objectives while fostering more resilient, sustainable and equitable communities.
    Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Lottery News:Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says Powerball winning numbers for 12/14/2024 The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 14 are 11, 17, 23, 52 and 67.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Here’s a look at Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 winning numbers for each game Cash Ball 01-10-25-31, Cash Ball: 25 Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here.
    Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The company still has to attain permits from South Dakota after its application was denied in 2023.
    Peyton Haug, Twin Cities, 13 Dec. 2024
  • He was honorably discharged after attaining the rank of Captain.
    The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The scientists at Scripps began looking at how H5N1 could gain a key to target human cells.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Nonetheless, gaining access to the Casgevy or Lyfgenia, listed at $2.2 and $3.1 million, respectively, is difficult.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Vasquez was crowned the winner of season 26 on The Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 10, making Michael Bublé the winning coach on his debut season.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.
    Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Clock (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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