Definition of timekeepernext
as in clock
a device to measure time the museum includes some ancient water clocks and sundials in its collection of historical timekeepers

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Recent Examples of timekeeper Alvarez asked who the timekeeper would be. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026 The market for both types of timekeepers peaked in the 1970s and ’80s, when demand was largely driven by collectors of antiques. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 May 2026 There is an official timekeeper who purposefully faces away from the drum to avoid any perception of bias. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026 Tag Heuer continues to build on its generational ties to the sport — since 2025, the brand has been the official timekeeper of Formula 1, with its watches featured across the 22 races in 21 countries for the 2026 season. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for timekeeper
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  • That gives the landing party a ticking clock to figure out what’s going on, though their priorities will soon shift to simply getting away from the Griffin alive.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Efford said Georgia Tech has a countdown clock to its annual rivalry game with the Bulldogs.
    Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

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“Timekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timekeeper. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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