clocking (out)

Definition of clocking (out)next
present participle of clock (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clocking (out)
checking out
Verb
  • Daily specials are also worth checking out; the Saturday Cumbria Cowboy steak for two and the Sunday lasagna (with fennel sausage ragu) have both achieved cult-classic status in the neighborhood.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • In visible discomfort, White stayed in the game for another four-plus minutes before checking out.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Clocking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocking%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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