CLOCKED (UP) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

clocked (up)

verb

past tense of clock (up), chiefly British

as in achieved

to obtain (as a goal) through effort among British actors he holds the distinction of having clocked up the most performances of Hamlet on the London stage

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Should the feats achieved in these types of matches count just as much as the ones where everything is on the line?

— Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Sing, muse, of the cunning Christopher Nolan, who has once again achieved the impossible.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026

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Even Telemundo’s legendary soccer narrator Cantor, has attained cross-over appeal, recently starring in a Coors Light commercial.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
All new sign-ups automatically receive Influencer status, while the Ambassador tier requires spending a minimum of $5,000 on the card in a year and the fanciest Icon designation can only be attained with a $15,000 annual spend.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

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After getting their start on reality TV in the UK, the Tate brothers have gained notoriety over the years by promoting increasingly misogynistic content online, racking up followers — and criminal charges.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
And the Cup created new stars, like 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained millions of Instagram followers after shutting out Spain.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

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The City of Yes plan swept aside cumbersome zoning rules and made office buildings completed as recently as 1990 eligible for conversion in most of Manhattan and parts of other boroughs.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Owner Dan Weinberger told the Star-Telegram while a lot of progress has been made to accommodate more people, there are still a few finishing touches that need to be completed.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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clocked (out)

clocked (up)

clock (in)

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