Thesaurus results for CLOCKED

clocked

verb

past tense of clock

as in knocked

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 clocked Garza and the Yankees plan to continue scouting the right-hander, who was recently clocked at 97 mph during Summer Koshien, Japan’s annual high-stakes high school baseball tournament. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Nine of Misiorowski's 95 pitches were clocked at 100 mph, with none reaching 101 mph. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Nine of Misiorowski’s 95 pitches were clocked at 100 mph, with none reaching 101 mph. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Owens handed the belt back to Sami, who clocked Owens with the belt. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The storm brought straight-line winds clocked at 99 mph that tore out trees, toppled utility poles and lines, and damaged homes, as well as torrential rain. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Just look to the latest EveryWatch Secondary Market Report, which clocked 101% growth in RCPO sales—now totaling $385 million—for the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 The catcher clocked a two-run single in the first inning, then hit a game-tying homer in the third — his first with his new team — in a 9-4 Red Sox win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Hennessy clocked the car going 92 mph using a laser gun, according to the affidavit. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

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But their rookie linebacker extended his arms, threw out a hand and knocked the ball free from London’s grasp.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
When the group decided to move the party to a house nearby, Pysher walked there alone and mistakenly knocked on the wrong door.

— Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of knocked

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While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state.

— Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of slapped

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Brady House smacked a three-run homer, Jackson Kent pitched seven innings of one-run ball to earn his first major league win and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Miami Marlins 9-2 on Friday.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
In last fall’s season-opener, the Irish smacked Chicago Christian 47-6.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of smacked

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The first arrest came in May 2025, after Rodriguez allegedly punched his father in the face when asked to turn off his loud music, according to court records.

— Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Police say Moore stole cash from a woman, then punched her and a second woman when he was confronted.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of punched

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In April, the Biennale art exhibition — run by the Venice Biennale Foundation, which also runs the film festival — was slammed for allowing Russia and Israel to mount shows in their pavilions.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Since then, Hochman has been slammed for playing politics, embarrassing his office and even backing down for no reason other than the pressure was too intense.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of slammed

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Darby Allin Kevin Knight received a dance team entrance while fans clapped along to Darby’s music.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
When the visitors' lineup and Skubal were shown on the videoboard and his name was announced before the first pitch, most of the crowd at Comerica Park clapped for the two-time Cy Young Award winner while some jeered him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

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