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
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Arizona and Hawaii are the only U.S. states that have never changed their clocks for daylight saving time.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Banks clocked Myles in the head and sicced his dog on the restrained driver, according to trial evidence.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Participating states turn clocks forward an hour on the second Sunday in March during the spring.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Arizona and Hawaii are the only U.S. states that have never changed their clocks for daylight saving time.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
Eight hours later, the then 19-year-old would clock out and head back to find somewhere to hopefully get some sleep.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Banks clocked Myles in the head and sicced his dog on the restrained driver, according to trial evidence.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock
Noun
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Key features: Surprisingly good Bluetooth speaker, bright lights, sleep timer, customizable, rotation, decent projection surface, Prime Day deal.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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Using your washer’s delay timer and keeping a consistent routine—while giving yourself grace on busy days—makes staying on top of laundry feel more doable.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
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Updated July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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Less than a month later, Monson knocked nearly 10 seconds off the American record at 10,000 meters, running 30:03.82 at The Ten, a Sound Running distance carnival in San Juan Capistrano.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Shafir was handcuffed to the timekeepers table by Prince Nana.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Quartz crystal resonators harnessed this effect, and the new quartz clock provided a level of consistency far superior to mechanical timekeepers.—
Markus Lutz,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Another of Raleigh's sons, Kyle, ran up, and punched Morrow in the head before pinning him to the pavement.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Kelly tries to pick up his cell phone and belongings scattered on a bike lane when the twins return and begin punching him, the video shows.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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Master chronometer calibre 8750 with stainless steel and two-tone models, and master chronometer calibre 8751 for 18-karat Sedna Gold and Moonshine Gold models.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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The kitchen clock and the chronometer circling the globe offer two kinds of temporal awareness, one fitted to the body, the other to the mind.—
Lewis Hyde,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Verb
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In recent days, Trump has slapped tariffs of at least 20% set to begin Aug. 1 on more than a dozen countries.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Reporter Andy Slater claims Davis is suspected to have hit his ex in the back of the head, as well as slapping her.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Beckham wore a custom iteration of the Tudor Black Bay Chrono timepiece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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On the watch front, seven new timepieces push craftsmanship further, with a focus on precision and honoring the House’s codes.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In 1648, a group of English Puritans set sail from Bermuda to avoid religious persecution only to smack into Devil’s Backbone reef.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
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Standing all of 4-foot-5 and weighing 63 pounds, Indie-Reign routinely smacks the ball about 170 yards off the tee.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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