as in timers
a device to measure time
the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
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as in punches
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 clocks
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
In November, millions of Americans will turn back their clocks, marking the end of daylight saving time in 2025.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Kentuckians will soon have to change their clocks, with Daylight Saving Time ending in early November.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Daylight saving time is the time between March and November when most Americans adjust their clocks ahead by one hour.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte, cornerback Nohl Williams, linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and running back Brashard Smith are looking to start their NFL clocks.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
For a more affordable, small space friendly choice, the two piece sofa clocks in at $3,580 (currently on sale for $3,043).
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The first stoppage occurred two minutes into the game, resulting in a 25-minute stoppage as the arena crew wheeled out auxiliary clocks onto the baseline and turned off the main clocks above the baskets.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Time itself begins to falter — clocks spin strangely, pipes clog without reason, and most tragically, Lucius’ once-perfect soufflés have gone from magical to inedible.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Even Will clocks the fact that Rachel’s trying to bait Keanu a bit.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
After work, everyone clocks out and Koncki’s mom, Pat, who also helps make salsa, makes the crew lunch.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The model, which clocks in at 308,800 yuan, or $43,000, under a battery subscription plan, is much more affordable than Nio’s premium SUVs, which typically come in between 338,000 yuan and 768,000 yuan.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Brian immediately clocks his rival’s movements and confronts him about it.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Daylight saving time shifts clocks forward one hour in spring and back one hour in the fall.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Sonny Baker Baker is an express quick who came through England’s under-19 system and, at 22, already clocks 90-plus mph regularly.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
Claudette clocks and grabs a strange thumb drive that had been inserted into the workstation.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
In November, millions of Americans will turn back their clocks, marking the end of daylight saving time in 2025.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Kentuckians will soon have to change their clocks, with Daylight Saving Time ending in early November.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Daylight saving time is the time between March and November when most Americans adjust their clocks ahead by one hour.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte, cornerback Nohl Williams, linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and running back Brashard Smith are looking to start their NFL clocks.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
For a more affordable, small space friendly choice, the two piece sofa clocks in at $3,580 (currently on sale for $3,043).
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The first stoppage occurred two minutes into the game, resulting in a 25-minute stoppage as the arena crew wheeled out auxiliary clocks onto the baseline and turned off the main clocks above the baskets.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Time itself begins to falter — clocks spin strangely, pipes clog without reason, and most tragically, Lucius’ once-perfect soufflés have gone from magical to inedible.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Their Bay Point home already clocks in at 19,000 square feet with a tennis court, dock, and pool.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Even Will clocks the fact that Rachel’s trying to bait Keanu a bit.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
After work, everyone clocks out and Koncki’s mom, Pat, who also helps make salsa, makes the crew lunch.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The model, which clocks in at 308,800 yuan, or $43,000, under a battery subscription plan, is much more affordable than Nio’s premium SUVs, which typically come in between 338,000 yuan and 768,000 yuan.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Brian immediately clocks his rival’s movements and confronts him about it.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Daylight saving time shifts clocks forward one hour in spring and back one hour in the fall.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Sonny Baker Baker is an express quick who came through England’s under-19 system and, at 22, already clocks 90-plus mph regularly.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clocks
Noun
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Tenev is one of the eight first-timers who got rich in technology.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet the firm punches above its weight in custody, consistently ranking third behind Coinbase and BitGo.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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One of the officers then punches him three times, according to the video.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After decades of slowing down, our planet's rotation has been speeding up in recent years — and timekeepers have no definitive explanation.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Harrison stabs Prater with the needle and knocks the billionaire out.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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When cosmic rays — including, in part, plain old protons from the Sun’s solar wind — strike the Moon, the recoil from those heavy elements knocks them into an excited state.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The family showcased its timepieces at exhibitions around the world and won an award at the inaugural Universal Exhibition in 1851 at London’s Crystal Palace.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs quarterback has signed on as a brand ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Hublot, known for its avante garde luxury timepieces.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Ted slaps him in the face, twice.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anthony thinks his fiancé wants a mother more than a partner, so Giuseppe slaps a pie into his face?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As residents prepare for storms, Graham suggested having multiple ways to receive information on watches and warnings throughout the weekend.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Clocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocks. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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