clocked

past tense of clock

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clocked Owens handed the belt back to Sami, who clocked Owens with the belt. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The storm brought straight-line winds clocked at 99 mph that tore out trees, toppled utility poles and lines, and damaged homes, as well as torrential rain. Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Just look to the latest EveryWatch Secondary Market Report, which clocked 101% growth in RCPO sales—now totaling $385 million—for the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 The catcher clocked a two-run single in the first inning, then hit a game-tying homer in the third — his first with his new team — in a 9-4 Red Sox win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Hennessy clocked the car going 92 mph using a laser gun, according to the affidavit. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 After an evening of nibbles and cocktails—and with a pedometer that clocked over 20,000 steps—Lova was ready to turn in for the night. Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Using a laser gun, Hennessy clocked the car at 92 mph in an area where the speed limit is 65 mph, according to the affidavit. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 Sustained winds were clocked at 49 mph Saturday night, with one gust reaching 73 mph, the hurricane center said. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clocked
Verb
  • But their rookie linebacker extended his arms, threw out a hand and knocked the ball free from London’s grasp.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When the group decided to move the party to a house nearby, Pysher walked there alone and mistakenly knocked on the wrong door.
    Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Dramatic footage shows a torrent of water hitting at the Nepal-China border.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Parton earned dozens of top 10 country hits, and her professional ambitions grew along with her career.
    Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After making the grab, Allen celebrated briefly, then slapped hands with Delane.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency authorized to regulate event contract exchanges, slapped multiple states with lawsuits in response.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ted Hurst smacked him on the helmet, but Delane kept his cool and did not respond.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • When the Oakland pitcher delivered his slider, Perez smacked the ball to left field down the foul line.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The student also punched the guard in the head, according to the statement.
    Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The 49ers’ defensive highlight came when Warner, of course, punched a ball free from tight end David Njoku.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Egyptian government also slammed the new Israeli tenders and called on the international community to stop the plans.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The helicopter slammed into the ground, killing all three in a fiery crash.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Inter Miami’s most diehard fans, La Familia, sang and banged their drums, hoping to energize their team, but nothing seemed to make a difference.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Head woke up early that morning when hail banged against her siding.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • An emotional Kuyper held her face in her hands and appeared to be tearing up, before embracing her teammates as everyone clapped.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Carey clapped in celebration, opening her homecoming with a hit.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Clocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocked. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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