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
Houman Barekat, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: The law doesn't specify, but its language suggests the 30-day clock may count weekends and holidays.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Sugey Palomares, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025
Eight people were in a Nissan Maxima when Antonio Wilcox Jr., 25, driving a black Kia Sorento clocked at 99 mph, smashed into them from behind, jettisoning their car into a Cadillac Escalade, Miami Gardens Police said.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The presence of a large digital clock, which buzzes into life to indicate that the drama is unfolding within a compressed time frame, adds little.
—Houman Barekat, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: The law doesn't specify, but its language suggests the 30-day clock may count weekends and holidays.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Women have clocked in a decade of career work or more and have modern relationships with their partners, right?
—Sugey Palomares, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025
Eight people were in a Nissan Maxima when Antonio Wilcox Jr., 25, driving a black Kia Sorento clocked at 99 mph, smashed into them from behind, jettisoning their car into a Cadillac Escalade, Miami Gardens Police said.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
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More than half of the nominees (eight, to be exact) are first timers on the ballot: Bad Company, the Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast and Phish.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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So set a timer or use an app such as Pomodoro or Focus To-Do, which reminds you to pause after 55 minutes of work, Qualtieri told Health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Although the bullet didn't penetrate Yarl's brain, the impact knocked him to the ground.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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In May 2024, CNN released hotel security footage from 2016 that showed Combs striking Cassie, knocking her to the ground, and dragging her down a hallway.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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In addition to serving as an official partner to the Cannes Film Festival since 1998, Chopard has been the official timekeeper of the Italian 1000 Miglia classic car race since 1988.—
David Moin,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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This partnership follows the company’s role as the official timekeeper for Formula 1, marking a new chapter for both the 100-year-old motorsport event and the watch brand.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Feb. 2025
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When the ball found the bottom of the cup at 18, Aberg clenched his fist, punched the air, hugged his caddie and smiled.—
Kirk Kenney,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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The United States has already punched its ticket to the final.—
Richard Deitsch,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This modern interpretation of the Ultra-Chron concept underwent rigorous testing and was certified as a chronometer in accordance with ISO 3159 standards.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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The certification process adheres to the stringent ISO 3159 standard for chronometers, ensuring that the Ultra-Chron Carbon meets or exceeds international benchmarks for precision timekeeping.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On the red carpet of the American Black Film Festival Honors in Los Angeles on Feb. 17, the 75-year-old actress told PEOPLE about filming the moment in which her character, Patti, slapped her daughter Angela (Taraji P. Henson) across the face during a heated confrontation on season 2 of Eli Stone.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Just ask comedian Chris Rock, who was unceremoniously slapped by Will Smith during the 2022 Oscars after cracking a joke about the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Goldblum’s timepiece is 21 by 34 mm in 18-karat gold, set with round brilliant diamonds of varyin sizes around the bezel.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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The timepieces on sale range from 2,000 CHF to 200,000 CHF ($2,227 - $222,727).—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Reese smacked Clark in the head with her arm while trying to block a shot in their first WNBA meeting June 1.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The future — mechanical, intelligent, overwhelming — is today smacking us in the face.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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