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Recent Examples of clock
Noun
Marty’s on the phone with Doc at his place and suddenly, seemingly hundreds of wall clocks start ringing. Spin Editors, SPIN, 21 Jan. 2025 The background of the countdown clock is made up of blue diamonds, a motif that goes back to her first album. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
The right-hander has relied on remarkable velocity, his fastball clocking in at a peak of 102.5 mph. Jamie Barton, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 But that was the theatrical cut, clocking in at 145 minutes. Kevin Lincoln, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for clock 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
  • Set a timer and focus on decluttering one drawer, shelf or corner at a time.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Set a timer Set a timer for 10, 15 or 20 minutes and commit to working on one item on your to-do list until the alarm goes off.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The blow knocked Cronin unconscious, according to the lawsuit.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The following day, an undercover officer with the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force disguised as a delivery driver knocked on Bonifacio’s door to deliver the package.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Putting pedal to the metal is Tag Heuer, who returned as official timekeeper for Formula 1 on Jan. 1 as part of LVMH’s 10-year global partnership deal inked in October.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Since its beginnings in 1884, Breitling has built a weighty legacy of timekeepers crafted for the skies.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Hunter Dickinson punched the ball loose from a Cyclone; then guard Dajuan Harris dove onto the floor for the loose ball, sliding for a bit before gathering himself.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The video shows Lucero busting into the gallery and punching Ortiz, before Ysasi joins in.
    Stepheny Price, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This modern interpretation of the Ultra-Chron concept underwent rigorous testing and was certified as a chronometer in accordance with ISO 3159 standards.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • In 2018, after the first Trump administration slapped tariffs on various goods, Fed economists devised simulations on the appropriate path for monetary policy based on different tariff scenarios.
    Bryan Mena, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Hostility remained between the pair in the years that followed, bubbling up on instances such as in 2017, when 50 Cent threatened to slap Gotti in response to the latter's interview on The Breakfast Club.
    Chris Barilla, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This week’s timepiece is a rose gold Patek Philippe Grand Complication Chronograph Perpetual Calendar, Ref.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025
  • For nearly two centuries, the American jeweler’s creations have helped the world speak the language of love and with this campaign celebrates all things Tiffany — jewelry, timepieces, home and more — with poetic tributes.
    Thomas Waller, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The stock is getting smacked around after the bell, down 5%.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Musk's Controversial Gesture Musk smacked his chest and forcefully extended his right arm during a speech on January 20 during a rally after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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