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noun

ˈkläk How to pronounce clock (audio)
Definition of clocknext
as in timer
a device to measure time the clock reads 5:00 p.m.

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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

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Recent Examples of clock
Noun
Based on their discovery, Schumm and his colleagues have already built first early prototypes of new clocks, and have patented a route to building one that fits on a small chip. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 The proposition would put a 365 business-day clock on government agencies to approve or reject a project’s environmental impact report. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
Among the most promising is Lizzie (Faye Marsay), though Coach Beard doesn’t clock her as such immediately. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 Hennessy clocked the car going 92 mph using a laser gun, according to the affidavit. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
  1. timer
  2. knock
  3. timekeeper
  4. punch
  5. chronometer
  6. slap
  7. timepiece
  8. smack
Noun
  • As mentioned, Coster is a long-timer, and has contributed substantially to geospatial scientific efforts.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The candles each require two AA batteries and can be conveniently operated with the remote control that has both timer modes and adjustable brightness settings.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of timer
Verb
  • Brands such as Fendi, Pandora, Lush, and Glossier soon came knocking.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • His co-worker, Donna DuBray, was part of the group and saw Carbullido fall off, briefly knocking him out.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of knock
Noun
  • On the outside, Fatu went for a tackle on Keys, but Keys slammed him over the barricade into the timekeeper area.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As the timekeepers speak, 90 minutes before the peloton is due in Belfort on stage 13, their work is all but done.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of timekeeper
Verb
  • The student also punched the guard in the head, according to the statement.
    — Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The 49ers’ defensive highlight came when Warner, of course, punched a ball free from tight end David Njoku.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • Ulysse Nardin, founded in 1846, earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier makers of marine chronometers, supplying precision timekeepers to navies and merchant fleets well into the second half of the 20th century.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The stars symbolized two chronometer records and six first-place precision awards that Omega earned between 1933 and 1952, the year the Constellation launched.
    — Jeremy White, Wired News, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of chronometer
Verb
  • European energy prices rose drastically in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as Western governments slapped Moscow with sanctions and looked for alternative sources of oil and gas.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After making the grab, Allen celebrated briefly, then slapped hands with Delane.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of slap
Noun
  • The German brand just unveiled a pair of timepieces, each of which pays homage to different chronograph designs from the past.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But that doesn’t diminish its staying power as one of the most reliable timepieces in the Omega lineup.
    — Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of timepiece
Verb
  • Other gamblers just don’t want to get swindled, so anything that smacks too clearly of insider trading can get you in trouble.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Nevertheless, the upper stage smacked into Earth’s only natural satellite at seven times the speed of sound on August 5.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of smack

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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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