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
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Jerry is 83 years old, and well aware of his play clock.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
This 12 pack of electric torches is only $32, clocking in at under $3 each.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This example’s interior is dressed in blue vinyl and is equipped with a rally clock on the dash.
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The average reader clocked in with eight.
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What the chef recommends at The Fat Lamb The cioppino is McGarity’s personal favorite as well as his entree recommendation for The Fat Lamb first-timers.—
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Some grow lights even have built-in timers.—
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
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Key's Jerry is a disruption through and through, knocking everything just a little off-kilter with each volatile appearance.—
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Optical atomic clocks, which are considered the timekeepers of the future, use the precise, stable microwave frequency emitted by the vibrations of cesium or other atoms to keep time with extreme accuracy.—
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January saw its return to Formula 1 as the official timekeeper, as part of the sport’s global 10-year partnership with parent group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.—
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One defensive stop later, and the Hurricanes clinched their 31-27 win over the Rebels to punch their ticket into the national championship game.—
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The Ravens battled the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial division matchup, where the winner would be crowned AFC North champs and punch its ticket into the postseason, while the loser would be sent packing.—
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Made together with Kenissi, the automatic movement runs at a rate of 28,800 vibrations/hour, provides 70 hours of power reserve, and is chronometer-certified by COSC.—
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As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators needed a standardized way to set their chronometers.—
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Five players were booked during their defeat to Cameroon, including Foster, who slapped the linesman’s hand twice and screamed in his face in frustration over a decision.—
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Mimicking what happened seven years earlier after the Dallas playoff win in Charlotte, the players ran back outside and took a lap around the stadium, slapping hands with delirious home fans.—
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Last year, the duo designed a one-of-a-kind Astronomia timepiece worth $1 million, along with a Peaceminusone jewelry collection centered around the G-Daisy.—
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His consisted of an ivory jacket and a Blancpain timepiece.—
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Diaz obliged, but not before smacking an unlucky onlooker with a wayward first attempt, above.—
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Often, though, the clutter is the point, and you’re smacked with temperamental textures that channel the flippant streak of plunderphonics.—
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“Clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clock. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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