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
Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
On May 21, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent in a 48-1 vote, part of a largely bipartisan push to end twice-yearly clock changes.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 May 2026
In a sense, bees went from wild foragers to shift workers, clocking in for bloom season as beekeepers hustled them from farm to farm.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
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Noun
The crux of the confusion is that prior to the change, elections officials considered the 28-month clock to begin the date a letter was received.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
On May 21, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent in a 48-1 vote, part of a largely bipartisan push to end twice-yearly clock changes.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
People in the YouTube comments immediately clocked their connection.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 May 2026
In a sense, bees went from wild foragers to shift workers, clocking in for bloom season as beekeepers hustled them from farm to farm.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
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There’s also the dedicated Apple Events page, here, which sometimes displays a countdown timer in the days before the event, including a simple way to get a reminder in time to watch.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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First-timers who want to try Grogu Mode but are uncertain of the steps can politely ask for assistance from the Disneyland cast member who should be happy to help.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Within Kyiv, five medical facilities and several residential and commercial blocks were damaged or destroyed, sparking fires, burning cars and knocking debris onto a kindergarten, authorities reported.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Alvarez asked who the timekeeper would be.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Currently that timekeeper job belongs to Andrew Strangeway, who is also a mathematician and clockmaker.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Food and drink Cosmo still punches above its weight on dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Doorbell video captured Friday appeared to show Hyder punching the woman, 34-year-old Cherrie Moore, in the face several times while also wrestling her to the ground.—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The result is that watches displaying only hours and minutes can now meet the criteria for both chronometer and master chronometer certification, a category previously limited to timepieces with a central seconds display.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
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Ripley slapped Jade, mid-pushup, then dumped Cargill to the outside.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Everton’s hopes of securing a first win at Old Trafford since 2013 seemed over when midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Elsewhere in Las Vegas, dealers echoed Reardon’s comments about the rising popularity of smaller timepieces, especially those with a distinctly jewelry-like essence.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Precious metal timepieces saw the biggest slump, contracting by around a quarter in both metrics.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The shot smacked off the front of the rim.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Ben Williamson then smacked a ball to the right side that went off the glove of first baseman Spencer Torkelson, allowing Mullins and Fortes to score.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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