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
Lalay, a 15-foot crocodile, was not amused and spent half an hour thrashing around with the man’s leg clenched in her teeth, until the park owner clocked her over the head with a block of concrete to get her to let go.
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Kassondra Cloos, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025
Of course, this represents only a fraction of the total miles clocked by prime ministers, presidents and other heads of state and government.
—Collin J. Meisel, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to Nadal and Williams, plenty of other big names have been clocked performing little rituals.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Avia Women's Comfort Performance Sneaker These Avia shoes have been selling out after shoppers clocked them as an affordable Hoka alternative.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
This is the follow-up to 2019’s The Legend of Hei that clocked $48 million in international mostly from China.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The driver of a Chevrolet Corvette who used Highway 50 as a personal test track was stopped for reckless driving after a California Highway Patrol officer clocked the motorist at speeds topping 130 mph.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Granderson went 38/23/23/26, while Rollins clocked in with 38, 20, 30, and 41.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Variety clocked the applause at 6 minutes, while Deadline was more bullish with 8 1/2.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
Kassondra Cloos, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025
Of course, this represents only a fraction of the total miles clocked by prime ministers, presidents and other heads of state and government.
—Collin J. Meisel, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to Nadal and Williams, plenty of other big names have been clocked performing little rituals.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Avia Women's Comfort Performance Sneaker These Avia shoes have been selling out after shoppers clocked them as an affordable Hoka alternative.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
This is the follow-up to 2019’s The Legend of Hei that clocked $48 million in international mostly from China.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The driver of a Chevrolet Corvette who used Highway 50 as a personal test track was stopped for reckless driving after a California Highway Patrol officer clocked the motorist at speeds topping 130 mph.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Granderson went 38/23/23/26, while Rollins clocked in with 38, 20, 30, and 41.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Variety clocked the applause at 6 minutes, while Deadline was more bullish with 8 1/2.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clocked
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Grant Delpit turned heads during the 2024 NFL season when his strong tackle knocked 252-pound running back Derrick Henry to the turf.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Progressives fumbled their 2022 campaigns for the seat, when multiple candidates with left-wing credentials knocked each other out, letting Goldman prevail with just 26% of the vote.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The jeans also have a cropped length that hits right at the ankle and patch pockets that not only look cute, but are also functional.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Denholm is giving interviews to explain the board’s decision to award Musk a pay package that could be worth $1 trillion if the company hits milestones for market capitalization, profits, and vehicle production.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This lesson smacked me in the face Sunday as Russell Wilson went off for 450 passing yards despite the Giants' dramatic 40-37 OT loss to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ma slapped me and was right to do so.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for pushing a fan, who slapped his helmet following a touchdown in the 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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After McNeil refused to get out of his car, Bowers smashed the driver’s side window, punched McNeil in the head and pulled him out of the SUV.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The man, later identified as 39-year-old Ismael Hernandez-Padilla, pulled the woman into an empty lot, thenstrangled and punched her, police said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Maximo Acosta banged a leadoff double off the center-field wall.—
Alex Krutchik,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, several Democratic power players mourned him and slammed political violence.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Coen repeatedly pounded his chest, seemingly signaling that Lawrence needed to hit his receivers lower.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen students who fled from the shooting took shelter at a home just down the road, after an initial group of them pounded on the door asking for help, resident Don Cygan told 9News.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Clocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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