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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
On that snap to Herbert, the play-clock was running down, Bonitto recalled.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
What’s clear is that the power of that institution is now in the hands of hacks who clock in every single morning determined solely to purge this country of any citizen who ever dared to challenge or dislike this president.
—Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Vacheron Constantin unveiled a bonkers automation clock and an incredible Métiers d’Art watch to match.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
On that snap to Herbert, the play-clock was running down, Bonitto recalled.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Spilling the Sweet Southern Hospitality Vegas, brace yourself – Charleston’s hottest nightlife crew is clocking in for a show-stopping shift with Republic-level revelry.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
What’s clear is that the power of that institution is now in the hands of hacks who clock in every single morning determined solely to purge this country of any citizen who ever dared to challenge or dislike this president.
—Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
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Like the bomb planted on the train in Episode 3, it is both set to a timer and pressure-sensitive.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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For first-timers, don’t expect an easy drive; getting there requires a high-clearance vehicle since the road to Desert Bar is unpaved with some dips and washboard sections.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those boys, in theory, enjoy turning lights on and off and knocking things off the wall.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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One of the key pieces of evidence during the trial was a 2016 hotel security video of Combs kicking, punching and knocking Ventura to the ground; prosecutors also showed photos of bruising and other injuries that Ventura alleged were inflicted by Combs throughout their decade-long relationship.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The programmers then realized that because the system is tied to a clock to randomize its shuffles, the arrangement of cards could be further constrained by taking that timekeeper into account.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
5 Sep. 2025
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After decades of slowing down, our planet's rotation has been speeding up in recent years — and timekeepers have no definitive explanation.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bubba purposefully knocks a girl down with a dodgeball, and when Mary tells him to stop being mean, Bubba punches her.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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While they were lined up, members put on boxing gloves and took turns punching the pledges four times in the chest, according to the petition.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While it may be taken for granted now, this reference represented the world’s first automatic, waterproof chronometer wristwatch with a date function.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Marine chronometers are set to faithfully indicate the solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.—
Lewis Hyde,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Lawrence attempted to go over the pile on a fourth-down snap from the 1-yard line, but Bolton greeted him there, slapping the ball away and forcing a fumble inches before the ball reached the line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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After Demercado gave up the ball too early, Gannon is seen in the video walking by him and appearing to slap his arm — while his teammates console the TCU product.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His comment underscored the wide variety of timepieces, and timepiece lovers, at Rolliefest.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kidman was also adorned with an Omega timepiece on her wrist.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The baby used her tail to smack the bird before taking it underwater, resurfacing to show boaters the bird had been skinned, the group said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The flintlock coughed a lot of smoke, but Zutterman heard the 270-grain roundball smack the buck.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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