CLOCKING (UP) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

clocking (up)

verb

present participle of clock (up), chiefly British

as in achieving

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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Orbit is Flight 14’s primary focus, and only by achieving that milestone can SpaceX move on to clear the rocket’s remaining hurdles.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
But achieving that level of pristineness is difficult and time consuming.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of achieving

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Whilst Black was first a BBC Three pilot and then greenlit to full series, becoming one of the BBC’s most critically-rated of recent years and winning BAFTAs.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Dozens of people applied for a NO SMOG plate, and Reagan had to pluck the winning application out of a hat.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of winning

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This older world is often focused on common American ideals of individualism and grit as the primary tools for attaining personal success.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
In other words, what happens when their agreeable or polite approach to attaining something doesn’t work?

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of attaining

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After a weekend of alarming headlines about AI mishaps, public sector breaches, and agents gaining unauthorized access to outside systems, tech and AI CEOs are descending on Washington yet again this week.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
For front doors, these colors have a historically charming appeal that designers see gaining traction.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of gaining

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Along with return airport transfers, VIP airport assistance, 30-minute photo sessions, daily wellness activities, Balinese house visits, private melukat purification ceremonies, and jamu-making classes are all complimentary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
In turn, an interpretation may report that no concerning variant was found without making clear that the relevant gene was not fully examined.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

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clocking (up)

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