clock (up)

chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock (up)
Verb
  • Meanwhile, a bloc of moderate Republicans is demanding no reductions in Medicaid benefits – a requirement experts say would be impossible to meet while achieving Republicans' spending-cut goals and other GOP priorities.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • It’s been more than 100 days since President Trump returned to the White House and the ceasefire deal that brought me, Omer, and dozens of others back was achieved.
    Tal Shoham, Time, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • His administration won significant backing from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
    Tom Perry, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Rory McIlroy is the favorite after winning The Masters.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Only 6% of Gen Zers say their primary career goal is to attain a senior leadership position.
    Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • These imperfect human beings want their children to soar in all aspects of their lives, in a society that often tries to make attaining their goals impossible.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Alaska’s history as a literal and figurative bridge between not only the Americas and Asia but also between Europe and Asia will gain prominence with climate change.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Another summit priority is economic cooperation, where Britain may have benefits to gain.
    Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • Airlines are making a ridiculous amount of money by selling you the promise of avoiding a middle seat or exploiting your separation anxiety or your claustrophobia.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Lower-income Californians also are more likely to live in tight quarters, making privacy for an intimate therapy session difficult.
    Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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“Clock (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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