as in timers
a device to measure time
the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
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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
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
What time do clocks fall back to end daylight savings time 2025?
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Along with its 25 acres of land, the main residence clocks in at around 53,000 square feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The same chip technology could also be used for compact spectrometers, quantum devices, optical clocks, and next-generation LiDAR systems.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
In the nearly two months between when the album was announced and when it was released, her website featured a number of mysterious countdown clocks.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 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
His hobby was working on watches and replicating modern era works as dollhouse clocks.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
What time do clocks fall back to end daylight savings time 2025?
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Along with its 25 acres of land, the main residence clocks in at around 53,000 square feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The same chip technology could also be used for compact spectrometers, quantum devices, optical clocks, and next-generation LiDAR systems.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
In the nearly two months between when the album was announced and when it was released, her website featured a number of mysterious countdown clocks.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 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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First timers include Angel Reese, Barbie Ferreira, Daiane Sodre, Iris Law, Precious Lee, Quenlin Blackwell and Yumi Nu.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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These players providing some of the top moments in Canadian baseball history were all short-timers in the Blue Jays organization.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the semifinals starting at Las Vegas definitely tips the scales toward Joe Gibbs Racing, as this is a track where Hamlin, Bell and Briscoe are well suited to get a win that punches one of their tickets to the title finale.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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For its relatively small footprint, Hôtel Place d'Armes punches far above its weight from a culinary POV, with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a panoramic roof terrace (open seasonally) that’s widely considered one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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In a separate room, not far away, official timekeepers work at computers using various technological aids.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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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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Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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In fact, in an age where anyone can turn themselves into content or media, self-producing their own persona, this theme hits even deeper than ever.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gap High-Rise Cuffed Wide-Leg Jeans Gap’s denim collection always knocks it out of the park, and these cuffed wide-leg jeans are no exception.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The loss knocks the Sooners out of the CFP field — for now — and the Tigers stay just on the outside.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cartier continued to dominate the red carpet this week, with four of Hollywood’s leading men wearing the Parisian jeweler’s dainty timepieces at their respective events.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Articulated in four chapters spread throughout some 25,000 square feet across the museum’s main building and annex, there are 250 pieces of jewelry, timepieces and precious objects drawn from the jeweler’s patrimonial collection and private ones, and 60 items from its archives.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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By the end, only one of the assassins is alive; Brian ties him to a tree and slaps him around a bit, demanding to know who hired him.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition, New York City and Philadelphia also faced tornado watches and considerable rainfall, creating risks of flash flooding and travel delays.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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But if the plot is about swapping fortunes, the watches in the movie are about swapping personalities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocks. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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