Thesaurus results for CLOCKS

clocks 1 of 2

noun

plural of clock

as in timers

a device to measure time the clock reads 5:00 p.m.

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clocks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clock

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

Noun

Adults with lower handgrip strength showed accelerated biological aging on epigenetic clocks, which measure DNA methylation to reveal a person’s true biological age. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 Since childhood, my bedside clocks have been a series of red, seven-segment LED clock-radio specials from Walmart or Target. — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026 In 2018, there was a proposal for the European Union to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year to switch between standard time and daylight saving time. — Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 For reference, The Odyssey clocks in at nearly three hours long. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 July 2026 Nearly two-thirds of Americans would like to eliminate changing the clocks twice a year, compared to 21% who aren’t sure and 16% who would like to keep moving their clocks back and forth, according to a 2026 poll. — Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 By contrast, epigenetic clocks, proteomics and full-body MRI remain promising but are still ahead of the evidence for most healthy adults — reasonable if cost isn’t a barrier, but not yet essential. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Against this show, college dorm room posters of melting clocks feel utterly denuded, with regrets to the angsty teens pinning them up. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026 The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that makes the shift to daylight saving time, when clocks are moved forward one hour, become permanent. — Deepti Hajela, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Verb

Made with cotton and spandex in a slew of silhouettes ranging from the Studio camisole, which costs $75, to the Volar, a classic sleeveless top that retails for $70 to the Service halter that clocks in at $145, they were worn by the likes of Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 But everyone clocks out eventually—a fact Kristy never forgets. — Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Bain’s arms were measured at 30 7/8 inches at the NFL combine, which clocks in at the third percentile. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clocks

Noun

Weather shifts quickly at elevation, cell service is spotty in remote areas, and desert and alpine environments carry risks that catch first-timers off guard.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Older millennials, meanwhile, have become the highest-earning buyer segment in the market, posting a median household income of $132,700 and increasingly functioning as repeat, equity-leveraging buyers rather than first-timers, as Fortune reported.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Definition of timers

Verb

As the officer is pinned down, one person repeatedly punches her in the head while another appears to strike her with an unidentified object before a second officer intervenes.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Plus, the contrast stitching throughout both the top and shorts gives it a polished look that punches well above its $37 price tag.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of punches

Noun

Ulysse Nardin, founded in 1846, earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier makers of marine chronometers, supplying precision timekeepers to navies and merchant fleets well into the second half of the 20th century.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators needed a standardized way to set their chronometers.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025

Definition of chronometers

Verb

One of the marks of Charles is his ability to keep getting up when the world knocks him down.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
Thekla then strikes Nightingale with the microphone and attempts to hit her with the championship belt, but Nightingale knocks her away.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of knocks

Noun

Founded in Paris in 1797, the maison has spent more than two centuries producing bespoke jewelry timepieces in 18-karat gold and diamonds, serving an international clientele that historically included Empress Joséphine and Queen Victoria.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Adam Golden, the owner of Menta Watches, a vintage watch dealer in Miami, wasn’t always into old timepieces.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

Definition of timepieces

Verb

Helmut Haller, West Germany vs England, 1966 Ray Wilson misjudges his headed clearance, Haller gathers it on the edge of the box and, just before Bobby Moore can close him down, slaps a right-footed shot into the far corner.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026