clocks 1 of 2

noun

Definition of clocksnext
plural of clock
as in timers
a device to measure time the clock reads 5:00 p.m.

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clocks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clock
as in punches
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 Synonyms for clocks
  1. timers
  2. hits
  3. timepieces
  4. slams
  5. claps
  6. nails
Noun
  • And, like most first-timers, he was instantly hooked.
    Greg Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Lessons for first-timers who are 13 years or older are free with the cost of a lift ticket.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of timers
Verb
  • Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kablam, the mug hits the floor in the scene and shatters into a zillion pieces.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
Noun
  • Brady’s timepieces earned a whopping $4,622,400 in total.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond the timepieces, winning bidders landed mementos from big moments in Brady’s playing career.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of timepieces
Verb
  • Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Continue reading … ‘17 EDUCATED IDIOTS’– Outgoing senator slams Biden's advisers during COVID.
    Fox News, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of slams
Verb
  • Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.
    Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
  • When the camera zooms in on Haines, the gnat can be seen buzzing around above her head (as evidenced in Entertainment Weekly's extremely serious investigative photos below) before Goldberg launches her military action and claps her hands while Haines speaks.
    EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of claps
Verb
  • Scherzinger also nails the comedy of a camp diva, inhabiting Norma’s delusion and ego without ever losing sight of her sincerity.
    Kathryn Vandervalk, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Well cast are the kids, notably Miller as Rose, the older daughter who at first is under her mother’s protection before becoming the protector herself for sister Ollie, played by the exceptional young deaf actress Robbins who nails the role.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of nails
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Thesaurus Entries Near clocks

clock (out)

clocks

clocks (in)

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