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
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
Here's what to know about when to set clocks back in 2025.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Not that the work of Alcor doesn’t have ticking clocks.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 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, 20 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
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
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
Here's what to know about when to set clocks back in 2025.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Not that the work of Alcor doesn’t have ticking clocks.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 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, 20 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
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
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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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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
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Russia will not stop unless someone bigger and tougher than them punches him in the nose.—
Michele Kelemen,
NPR,
17 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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This week, Megan Thee Stallion enters her lover girl era, Hayley Williams throws it back to Paramore’s After Laughter heyday with a funky love song, and Demi Lovato hits the club or her new not-that-deep studio album.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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New Delhi pollution hits five-year high Air pollution in New Delhi hit a five-year high this week, as Diwali fireworks combined with farming fires to shroud the city in a toxic haze.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
24 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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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
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Rounding out the timepieces are a Blancpain Minute Repeater ($15,000 to $30,000) and an IWC Portugieser Chronograph ($3,000 to $6,000).—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
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
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Additional watches and warnings could be required later today.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hurricane watches are also in effect for the Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo and Holguin, the hurricane center said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Clocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocks. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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