as in knocked
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 clocked
The runtime, too, clocked in at just under four and a half hours, the semaglutided effect of the Rock Hall returning to Los Angeles.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Terms & Conditions and Rachael Holder’s Love, Brooklyn, clocked a record number of attendees.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Pittsburgh clocked six sacks and five takeaways during the contest, and Highsmith took the credit for two sacks of Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
After 25 years at CBS Miami, Lisa Petrillo clocked in for the last time Friday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
There, Fonseca thumped 29 winners to see off Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final, while his average forehand speed was clocked at 81 miles per hour.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
And Democrats Xavier Becerra and Antonio Villaraigosa both clocked in at 5%.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
For comparison, the Season Four finale released in 2022 clocked in at two hours and 22 minutes.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Police clocked the teen driving at speeds over 100 mph without headlights and running red lights.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Terms & Conditions and Rachael Holder’s Love, Brooklyn, clocked a record number of attendees.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Pittsburgh clocked six sacks and five takeaways during the contest, and Highsmith took the credit for two sacks of Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
After 25 years at CBS Miami, Lisa Petrillo clocked in for the last time Friday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
There, Fonseca thumped 29 winners to see off Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final, while his average forehand speed was clocked at 81 miles per hour.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
And Democrats Xavier Becerra and Antonio Villaraigosa both clocked in at 5%.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
For comparison, the Season Four finale released in 2022 clocked in at two hours and 22 minutes.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Police clocked the teen driving at speeds over 100 mph without headlights and running red lights.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clocked
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The campaign touted 3 million doors knocked and 90,000 volunteers.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Chastain then used the flashlight to hit Raleigh in the head and mouth before leaving the area.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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After Zelina Vega slapped Rhodes, Aldis booked a non-title match between Rhodes and Black for the main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The elder Ciattarelli slapped his forward with his right hand as his son, dressed in camouflage fatigues, approached for a hug.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 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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With that, Kirk smacked a grounder to shortstop Mookie Betts who stepped on second base, throwing to Freeman at first for the final two outs.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In response, Delaware last March passed a law to make the state more alluring, to which Texas quickly counter-punched with an even friendlier law.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The woman punched the air with her umbrella.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Released on November 4, the 10-episode series was immediately slammed by critics, clocking a flat 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the shutdown, Republicans have slammed the high cost of the subsidies, calling them a relic of the pandemic-era and no longer needed.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But the road was rocky and flush with frustration as Minnesota repeatedly banged its head on the wall over the first five months of the regular season.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rowland also shared a video of Titan blowing out the candles on his Lakers birthday cake as his parents clapped in celebration.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The television replay didn’t reveal which Patriot, if any, clapped.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Clocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocked. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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