Synonyms of clock

clock 1 of 2

noun

ˈkläk 

as in timer

a device to measure time

the clock reads 5:00 p.m.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• timer
• timekeeper
• chronometer
• timepiece
• watch
• alarm clock
• time clock
• grandfather clock
• sundial
• stopwatch
• cuckoo clock
• atomic clock
• hourglass
• water clock
• clepsydra
• chronograph
• sandglass

clock

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verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knock
• punch
• slap
• smack
• hit
• bang
• strike
• clip
• clap
• slam
• whack
• pound
• bat
• box
• swipe
• crack
• kick
• nail
• hammer
• thump
• tap
• belt
• lick
• tag
• push
• slug
• stroke
• shove
• flick
• sock
• bonk
• clobber
• clout
• bash
• jab
• bust
• bob
• swat
• chop
• rap
• poke
• zap
• bludgeon
• bop
• whale
• paste
• smite
• thwack
• bump
• beat
• wallop
• slog
• stab
• rough
• buffet
• cuff
• stamp
• biff
• hang one on
• pepper
• batter
• maul
• cream
• deck
• pummel
• knee
• butt
• pelt
• mangle
• brain
• floor
• pommel
• bung
• slash
• whip
• switch
• lace
• lash
• drub
• dump
• jostle
• scuff
• bunt
• fell
• skull
• club
• cane
• bowl (down or over)
• spear
• lambaste
• prod
• bean
• level
• knock down
• conk
• sledge
• cudgel
• sap
• thrash
• flail
• sucker punch
• flog
• sledgehammer
• rabbit-punch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clock

Noun

Among the exceptions for asylum-seekers crossing from the United States is one for people who can evade capture for two weeks, which resets the asylum-claim clock. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026

In each antenna, a complex series of molecules maintains their circadian clock , which, when combined with sunlight cues, gives them their sense of direction. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Verb

Alex Gibney’s long-gestating Elon Musk documentary Musk, clocking in at nearly 4 hours, an will have its world premiere on the Lido. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

China’s export growth beat expectations in June, clocking the strongest rise since late 2021, powered by demand for chips, computers and parts, and power equipment. — Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Phrases Containing clock

• clock (up)
• clock in (at)