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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Nora Colomer
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This is useful because the radioactive decay of these isotopes can be used as a natural clock for geological processes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Avia Women's Comfort Performance Sneaker These Avia shoes have been selling out after shoppers clocked them as an affordable Hoka alternative.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The stand's design holds the watch on its side, automatically activating Nightstand Mode and turning your watch into a bedside clock.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This is useful because the radioactive decay of these isotopes can be used as a natural clock for geological processes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Horror Nights fans didn’t seem that interested in Wyatt Sicks on opening night with the maze consistently clocking the shortest wait times, as low as 10 minutes at one point.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Avia Women's Comfort Performance Sneaker These Avia shoes have been selling out after shoppers clocked them as an affordable Hoka alternative.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
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There are many advantages to this model, especially for first timers.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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For decades, home cooks have been bound to outdated methods, including arduous timers, checking recipe charts, and leaving precision to guesswork.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arkansas held a 16-point lead in the second half against Texas Tech, but the Red Raiders rallied to win 85-83 in overtime to secure a trip to the Elite Eight and knock the Razorbacks out of the tournament.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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There will also be cameos from McCartney, John, Brooks and Yearwood, the Roots’ Questlove and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Metallica timekeeper Lars Ulrich.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Perich brought High’s knee down onto Perich’s chest while Minnesota linebacker Devon Williams punched the ball out.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mayfield moved the offense down the field and Richaad White punched the ball into the end zone for the 2-yard score.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 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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Ma slapped me and was right to do so.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Trade tensions between Beijing and Washington have been on a rollercoaster ride in 2025, with both sides slapping escalating tariffs on each other.—
AFP,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Swiss heritage jewelry and timepiece marker is hosting friends of the brand — including Ashley Graham, Emily Ratajkowski, Pom Klementieff and Jodie Turner-Smith — at Centurion New York on Sunday night with a cocktail party high in the Manhattan sky to mark the special collection.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Toronto International Film Festival was also a font of high-end timepieces, with celebrities fancying up their wrists for the red carpet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pinch-hitters Agustín Ramírez and Eric Wagaman then smacked consecutive RBI singles to deliver the Marlins their first lead of the series.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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