as in timer
a device to measure time
the clock reads 5:00 p.m.
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as in to knock
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 clock
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
But Baltimore set the tone in the second half with a 12-play drive that churned 6:38 of clock and made it 28-7 with Devontez Walker scoring his first career touchdown, a 21-yard catch-and-run.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
And in the United States alone, November 2024 clocked in as the nation’s sixth warmest on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
As the Saints began hustling to the 1-yard line, the official closest to the play signaled for a clock stoppage.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
But Baltimore set the tone in the second half with a 12-play drive that churned 6:38 of clock and made it 28-7 with Devontez Walker scoring his first career touchdown, a 21-yard catch-and-run.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
In the leadup to the release of Dragon Quest 11S on the Nintendo Switch, the publisher put out a demo that was longer than some games are, clocking in at over 10 hours.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
And in the United States alone, November 2024 clocked in as the nation’s sixth warmest on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
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Set a timer for every 30 minutes to stretch or walk around.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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This adorable breathing Buddha light helps people time their meditative breathing without using an imposing timer or distracting clock.Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Don’t give up 44 points to Russell Wilson, which would have meant the Steelers would be facing the possibility of the Bengals knocking them out of the playoffs next week.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the tone of the game was set by how Detroit won the minor battles that define possessions, the ball pressure that knocks a team out of rhythm, the grabbing that makes a screen slightly more effective, the shoving under the glass that leads to an extra possession.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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While complete details are yet to be announced, it is expected that TAG Heuer will step in as official timekeeper (an official sponsorship role held by Rolex since 2013).Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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This comes as a number of luxury groups have been deepening their ties to sports, including LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s multibrand Formula 1 deal and Chanel becoming the title sponsor and timekeeper of the annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge in the U.K.Lily Templeton, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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The jacket can be seen in pivotal scene where Dylan’s character Billy Parker punches Rupert Everett’s character James Holt.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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The transfer free-agent market helped other programs punch back.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The museum always had a section dedicated to the Hamilton Watch Company, including pocket watches, wristwatches, chronometers, desk clocks, and the first-ever electric watch.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fit with the caliber 215 PS, a manually wound chronometer with small seconds, the timepiece markes the first time in watchmaking history that C.O.S.C (Switzerland’s official chronometer certification bureau) and the Geneva Seal Authority issued a joint individual rating for a watch.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The game was so in control that Jackson headed into the locker room early in the fourth quarter, slapping fives with Ravens fans on his way in.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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His comments also mark the latest — and likely not the last — threat to slap tariffs on some of the U.S.’s biggest trade partners.William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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The timepiece comes in a 41 mm Oystersteel case with a white lacquer dial and Jubilee bracelet.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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By utilizing the latest technology and materials to produce a distinctive contribution to the global haute horlogerie narrative, Hublot and Samuel Ross have created a third successful timepiece.Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Look for the alcohol content — lower proof whiskeys can be easier for newcomers while higher proof versions can smack you in the face a bit harder.Paul Feinstein, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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The old chief attempted to do a special review of Bitcoin miners but got smacked down by a federal court.Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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