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
Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
This surprising mechanism suggests that scientists may be overlooking unconventional clocks across the tree of life.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
According to the National Conference of Legislatures, many states want to stop switching clocks.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
We were surprised by that one, too, but music measuring sites such as BPM Supreme clocks the Australian hard rockers’ enduring 1980 classic at 92 BPM.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The device could allow scientists to observe processes currently beyond the reach of powerful microscopes and help advance ultra-precise nuclear clocks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Two clocks associated with mortality risk showed statistically significant improvements.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
These clocks, or biomarkers, analyze small changes in DNA over time.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
While the researchers saw an effect with two epigenetic clocks called PCPhenoAge and PCGrimAge, three other epigenetic clocks included in the study showed no statistically significant change to their speed.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Sometani Shota stars as Sakai, a convenience store clerk who clocks in, recites the employee pledges, restocks the shelves, and feels nothing — until new recruit Ogawa (Erika Karata) arrives as one of several anomalies that send the store’s standardized operations spiraling toward bloody ends.
—Blake Simons, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The trio also clocks hours together on the pale-peach Cini Boeri for Arflex Strips sofa, screening films on the television that’s tucked into the custom entertainment console.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
Henry clocks the guy, proving that his passion for Yas—and for life in general—hasn’t fully run dry.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Compare that to your average bottle, which usually clocks in at less than 100 proof, or 50 percent ABV (legally whiskey must be bottled at a minimum of 80 proof).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Jan. 2026
Fanning’s Jenny, trying to secure a new whale of a client for her publishing company while her feckless husband perpetually clocks out of activities with their son, is also compelling to watch, particularly when Jenny and Marissa find ways to bolster each other.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
Anna immediately clocks that Larry, a curmudgeonly old man transported back to his younger self, is in for a tough ride.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 20 Nov. 2025
As The New York Times noted, its overall size is far greater than the executive residence, which clocks in at 55,000 square feet.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
To promote sleep, keep all electronics out of the bedroom, including clocks, and switch off screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime, Foster recommends.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
This surprising mechanism suggests that scientists may be overlooking unconventional clocks across the tree of life.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
According to the National Conference of Legislatures, many states want to stop switching clocks.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
We were surprised by that one, too, but music measuring sites such as BPM Supreme clocks the Australian hard rockers’ enduring 1980 classic at 92 BPM.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The device could allow scientists to observe processes currently beyond the reach of powerful microscopes and help advance ultra-precise nuclear clocks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Two clocks associated with mortality risk showed statistically significant improvements.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
These clocks, or biomarkers, analyze small changes in DNA over time.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
While the researchers saw an effect with two epigenetic clocks called PCPhenoAge and PCGrimAge, three other epigenetic clocks included in the study showed no statistically significant change to their speed.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Savannah clocks exactly what Cirie was doing, warning everyone off of Ozzy, and says as much to Emily and Christian.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Sometani Shota stars as Sakai, a convenience store clerk who clocks in, recites the employee pledges, restocks the shelves, and feels nothing — until new recruit Ogawa (Erika Karata) arrives as one of several anomalies that send the store’s standardized operations spiraling toward bloody ends.
—Blake Simons, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The trio also clocks hours together on the pale-peach Cini Boeri for Arflex Strips sofa, screening films on the television that’s tucked into the custom entertainment console.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
Henry clocks the guy, proving that his passion for Yas—and for life in general—hasn’t fully run dry.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Compare that to your average bottle, which usually clocks in at less than 100 proof, or 50 percent ABV (legally whiskey must be bottled at a minimum of 80 proof).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Jan. 2026
Fanning’s Jenny, trying to secure a new whale of a client for her publishing company while her feckless husband perpetually clocks out of activities with their son, is also compelling to watch, particularly when Jenny and Marissa find ways to bolster each other.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
Anna immediately clocks that Larry, a curmudgeonly old man transported back to his younger self, is in for a tough ride.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 20 Nov. 2025
As The New York Times noted, its overall size is far greater than the executive residence, which clocks in at 55,000 square feet.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clocks
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Southeast Asia and New Voices Step Forward The market’s geographic footprint continues to widen, with Southeast Asia and a wave of emerging-market first-timers asserting themselves with growing confidence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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First-timers and beginners are welcome to share their talent as performers.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One man repeatedly punches a man lying on the ground while another man appears to hold his feet.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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All three appear to assessing damage and talking before Riley punches a rear quarter window on Barber's vehicle, the complaint said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The timekeepers even captured a picture of the dog crossing the finish line.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Planning for the current Milano-Cortina Games began three years ago, with more than 300 timekeepers and 130 tons of equipment dedicated to the Games, including high-speed cameras that can capture up to 40,000 digital images per second.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jerusalem, timid about the prospect of a land invasion, can only respond with more airstrikes until the regime hits its breaking point and the people rise up.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lexus always hits the 3 Ss for SUV consumers – sportiness, style and storage – and the RX350 is no different.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators needed a standardized way to set their chronometers.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Kinda knocks your to-do list down a few pegs, no?—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the event Borges knocks it out of the park and a high-profile team in Europe comes calling for him, Sporting KC may convert 95% of the sale proceeds into GAM; that would held KC continue strengthening its roster.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some actors are better at it than others, while some of them have turned the ability to show off their pricey timepieces into an art form.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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Omega opened to a packed house with clients already buying up timepieces the opening night.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Think Nvidia’s new feature that slaps an AI filter onto your favorite games looks like garbage?—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nahill is even featured in a video, indulgently attempting to snack on a donut, before Tyson, now a de facto spokesperson for HHS’ healthy foods initiatives, slaps it out of his hand.—
Chelsea Cirruzzo,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Clocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocks. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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