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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
However, clocks on ovens, microwaves, watches or in your car may need to be set manually.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Don’t forget to turn any manual clocks back an hour, too.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Daylight saving time is the time between March and November when most Americans adjust their clocks ahead by one hour.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Most countries don’t observe daylight saving time, but those that do, like those in Europe and North America, change clocks on different dates.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Do clocks go backward or forward in November?
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Daylight saving time is the period between March and November when Americans set their clocks ahead by one hour.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Participating locations turn clocks forward an hour on the second Sunday in March each spring.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 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
Traditionally, comparing the world’s most accurate clocks requires complex fiber-optic networks or satellites.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
However, clocks on ovens, microwaves, watches or in your car may need to be set manually.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Don’t forget to turn any manual clocks back an hour, too.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Daylight saving time is the time between March and November when most Americans adjust their clocks ahead by one hour.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Most countries don’t observe daylight saving time, but those that do, like those in Europe and North America, change clocks on different dates.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Do clocks go backward or forward in November?
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Daylight saving time is the period between March and November when Americans set their clocks ahead by one hour.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Participating locations turn clocks forward an hour on the second Sunday in March each spring.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 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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For most first-timers visiting Brazil, the buzzy energy of Rio de Janeiro and the iconic vistas of Iguazú Falls are hard to resist.—
Lily Bunker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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First-timers Zhang Hongzhang, 39, and Wu Fei, 32 - China’s youngest astronaut to be sent to space - were picked to participate in the program in 2020.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Vote of confidence Heweliusz represents a huge vote of confidence from Netflix in CEE as the streamer celebrates its decade in a region that punches above its weight and has a bustling local entertainment sector.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Founded in 1777, Lexington is home to both Washington & Lee University and Virginia Military Institute (VMI), and the presence of the universities no doubt plays a part in a cultural richness that punches above its weight class for a tiny town of just 7,000 people.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Optical atomic clocks, which are considered the timekeepers of the future, use the precise, stable microwave frequency emitted by the vibrations of cesium or other atoms to keep time with extreme accuracy.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 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
Verb
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Siddiqui, who has starred in blockbusters and hits like Thamma (2025), Sacred Games (2018) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), also reveals the reason behind his decision not to charge an acting fee for his role.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Witnesses watch as barge hits sailboat of campers Palomares said a crewman with eight years on the job was serving as the lookout that day, and that the captain of the tug pushing the barge had 12 years experience on the vessel without incident.—
David Goodhue
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That said, Dexter’s signature burger knocks it out of the park, with two uber-beefy, coarsely ground patties and a lightly sweet and super fluffy bun, plus American cheese, thin pickle slices, red onion and dijonnaise.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Those who aren’t interested in the cars can also bid on a number of dazzling timepieces, including a gold Rolex Daytona and stainless-steel Patek Philippe Nautilus.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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Among the timepieces soon to be up for sale is a one-of-a-kind timepiece Coppola designed alongside renowned watchmaker François-Paul Journe.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 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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LuxExperience is considered the leading digital, multibrand luxury group selling men’s and women’s wear, kids, fine jewelry, watches and lifestyle products.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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It should be noted here that Omega watches and Omega Timing are, technically, two separate divisions of the Swatch Group, the Swiss behemoth that owns Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, and Longines.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Clocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocks. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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