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
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The Whitney Noir clocks in at a height of 17 inches and takes a page from the motifs presented in Carolina Herrera’s fall 2025 collection — chiefly floral designs and grid-like patterns.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s the first time this season that an overseas game didn’t clock the lowest total.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In an age when clocks are found in most pockets and on every screen, watchmaker Col&MacArthur’s selling point is not just time, but history itself.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The Whitney Noir clocks in at a height of 17 inches and takes a page from the motifs presented in Carolina Herrera’s fall 2025 collection — chiefly floral designs and grid-like patterns.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
After 25 years at CBS Miami, Lisa Petrillo clocked in for the last time Friday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s the first time this season that an overseas game didn’t clock the lowest total.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
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What the chef recommends at The Fat Lamb The cioppino is McGarity’s personal favorite as well as his entree recommendation for The Fat Lamb first-timers.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some grow lights even have built-in timers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Police geared up and stormed the compound, using a hoe to knock the padlock off a door inside.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The right words can open doors the heart’s been knocking on for a while.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Optical atomic clocks, which are considered the timekeepers of the future, use the precise, stable microwave frequency emitted by the vibrations of cesium or other atoms to keep time with extreme accuracy.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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January saw its return to Formula 1 as the official timekeeper, as part of the sport’s global 10-year partnership with parent group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One defensive stop later, and the Hurricanes clinched their 31-27 win over the Rebels to punch their ticket into the national championship game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Ravens battled the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial division matchup, where the winner would be crowned AFC North champs and punch its ticket into the postseason, while the loser would be sent packing.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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Five players were booked during their defeat to Cameroon, including Foster, who slapped the linesman’s hand twice and screamed in his face in frustration over a decision.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mimicking what happened seven years earlier after the Dallas playoff win in Charlotte, the players ran back outside and took a lap around the stadium, slapping hands with delirious home fans.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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The tension was so palpable that one bidder wouldn’t even let Bacs finish his introduction of the timepiece from the podium.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the photos, Biles showcased a timepiece from high-end Swiss luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet (AP).—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But, every once in a while, I’ll get smacked in the face by one.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a high school football player accused of intentionally smacking one of his opponents on the head at their game, according to investigators in North Florida.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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