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
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Arizona and Hawaii are the only U.S. states that have never changed their clocks for daylight saving time.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Banks clocked Myles in the head and sicced his dog on the restrained driver, according to trial evidence.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Participating states turn clocks forward an hour on the second Sunday in March during the spring.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Arizona and Hawaii are the only U.S. states that have never changed their clocks for daylight saving time.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
Eight hours later, the then 19-year-old would clock out and head back to find somewhere to hopefully get some sleep.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Banks clocked Myles in the head and sicced his dog on the restrained driver, according to trial evidence.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
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Key features: Surprisingly good Bluetooth speaker, bright lights, sleep timer, customizable, rotation, decent projection surface, Prime Day deal.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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Using your washer’s delay timer and keeping a consistent routine—while giving yourself grace on busy days—makes staying on top of laundry feel more doable.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
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Updated July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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Less than a month later, Monson knocked nearly 10 seconds off the American record at 10,000 meters, running 30:03.82 at The Ten, a Sound Running distance carnival in San Juan Capistrano.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Shafir was handcuffed to the timekeepers table by Prince Nana.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Quartz crystal resonators harnessed this effect, and the new quartz clock provided a level of consistency far superior to mechanical timekeepers.—
Markus Lutz,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Another of Raleigh's sons, Kyle, ran up, and punched Morrow in the head before pinning him to the pavement.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Kelly tries to pick up his cell phone and belongings scattered on a bike lane when the twins return and begin punching him, the video shows.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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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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Master chronometer calibre 8750 with stainless steel and two-tone models, and master chronometer calibre 8751 for 18-karat Sedna Gold and Moonshine Gold models.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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In recent days, Trump has slapped tariffs of at least 20% set to begin Aug. 1 on more than a dozen countries.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Reporter Andy Slater claims Davis is suspected to have hit his ex in the back of the head, as well as slapping her.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
11 July 2025
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Beckham wore a custom iteration of the Tudor Black Bay Chrono timepiece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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On the watch front, seven new timepieces push craftsmanship further, with a focus on precision and honoring the House’s codes.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In 1648, a group of English Puritans set sail from Bermuda to avoid religious persecution only to smack into Devil’s Backbone reef.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
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Standing all of 4-foot-5 and weighing 63 pounds, Indie-Reign routinely smacks the ball about 170 yards off the tee.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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