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
Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 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, 8 Sep. 2025
Wisconsin Legislation to lock Wisconsin clocks on standard time remains in committee.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
Claudette clocks and grabs a strange thumb drive that had been inserted into the workstation.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Do clocks go backward or forward in November?
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
In the spring, clocks spring forward one hour.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Daylight saving time is the time between March and November when most Americans adjust their clocks ahead by one hour.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte, cornerback Nohl Williams, linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and running back Brashard Smith are looking to start their NFL clocks.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 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
But the typical American’s overdraft bill (about $118 a year as of 2014, the last time it was thoroughly studied) is far less than the average annual credit-card interest payment (which clocks in at $1,657).
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 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, 8 Sep. 2025
Wisconsin Legislation to lock Wisconsin clocks on standard time remains in committee.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
Claudette clocks and grabs a strange thumb drive that had been inserted into the workstation.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Do clocks go backward or forward in November?
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
In the spring, clocks spring forward one hour.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Daylight saving time is the time between March and November when most Americans adjust their clocks ahead by one hour.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte, cornerback Nohl Williams, linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and running back Brashard Smith are looking to start their NFL clocks.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 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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Most medication reminders work similarly to standard timers but run on a preset schedule instead of needing to be reprogrammed after the timer goes off.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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All three headliners are first-timers in the main slots, and Karol G is making history as the first Latina to ever headline the festival.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet the firm punches above its weight in custody, consistently ranking third behind Coinbase and BitGo.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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One of the officers then punches him three times, according to the video.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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When the Great Depression hits, these estates become the targets of an ideological clash.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Emmy winner voiced a role in DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys 2 and will soon be seen starring alongside comedian Nate Bargatze in his TriStar Pictures comedy The Breadwinner, which hits theaters on March 13.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His visit to her is the kind of single scene where an Oscar winner like Steenburgen knocks it out of the park.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fun-loving entertainment hub doesn't yet have a US product page, but is up for pre-order on Amazon for US$799 (though there is a promo coupon available at time of writing that knocks a few dollars off that ticket price).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Toronto International Film Festival was also a font of high-end timepieces, with celebrities fancying up their wrists for the red carpet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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Rolex, another major Swiss company and maker of luxury timepieces, has also made efforts to improve Swiss-American relations.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Ted slaps him in the face, twice.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anthony thinks his fiancé wants a mother more than a partner, so Giuseppe slaps a pie into his face?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Maxi sailboats have been competing for bragging rights and very special Rolex watches in Porto Cervo for 35 years.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Rather than pocket the savings, travelers are splashing out on their visits, spending more on things like watches and jewelry, according to research undertaken by the Japan Tourism Agency.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Clocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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