Thesaurus results for CLOCKS

clocks 1 of 2

noun

plural of clock

as in timers

a device to measure time the clock reads 5:00 p.m.

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clocks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clock

as in punches

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 clocks

Noun

That’s why the new model specifically starts players’ five-year clocks no later than age 19. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Some of the bodily clocks that affect you every day are the sleep-wake, or circadian, rhythm and your chronotype, which is the body’s natural timing preference – often described as being either an early bird or a night owl. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 Hal clocks it, giving his protégé a long side-eye when the green birdie continues to hover overhead after John removes the ring. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026 Redwood Empire’s Hyperion Batch 001 is a limited edition bottling, and Duckhorn says the total release size clocks in around 12,000 bottles. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 To avoid this, scientists are now building nuclear clocks that go a level deeper into the atom and use the energy flips of a neutron inside the nucleus to track time. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 Based on their discovery, Schumm and his colleagues have already built first early prototypes of new clocks, and have patented a route to building one that fits on a small chip. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Much of it is also wrapped up in the invention of mechanical clocks, in particular the mechanical clocks of medieval Europe. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 The transformation switched the two fluids, reversed their clocks, and fiddled with the temperature in a particular way. — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

Elsewhere, her look includes signature heeled ballet flats from Repetto and Valesque’s nylon tote, which clocks in at under $300. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 But not always—Herradura just announced the re-release of one of its strongest expressions, Directo de Alambique, which clocks in at 110 proof. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 Made with cotton and spandex in a slew of silhouettes ranging from the Studio camisole, which costs $75, to the Volar, a classic sleeveless top that retails for $70 to the Service halter that clocks in at $145, they were worn by the likes of Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 But everyone clocks out eventually—a fact Kristy never forgets. — Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Bain’s arms were measured at 30 7/8 inches at the NFL combine, which clocks in at the third percentile. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Savannah clocks exactly what Cirie was doing, warning everyone off of Ozzy, and says as much to Emily and Christian. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026 Sometani Shota stars as Sakai, a convenience store clerk who clocks in, recites the employee pledges, restocks the shelves, and feels nothing — until new recruit Ogawa (Erika Karata) arrives as one of several anomalies that send the store’s standardized operations spiraling toward bloody ends. — Blake Simons, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 Henry clocks the guy, proving that his passion for Yas—and for life in general—hasn’t fully run dry. — Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026

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Noun

And recruiters can be reluctant to hire people who have spent much more than a decade at the same firm, because of worries that those long-timers will struggle to adapt to a new employer.

— Matthew Bidwell, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
The lamp’s bulb melts jar candles and wax from above with adjustable brightness and heat levels, and automatic timers.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of timers

Verb

That Febreze bottle is empty and the scented candle burned out — the current Giants’ stink punches you right in the nose, mouth and eyes.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
After a 20-yard throw and catch, Andrew Chung to Yuto Kawamura-Johnson, Warriors RB Jayden Ammons punches it in for a 1-yard TD.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of punches

Noun

Ulysse Nardin, founded in 1846, earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier makers of marine chronometers, supplying precision timekeepers to navies and merchant fleets well into the second half of the 20th century.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators needed a standardized way to set their chronometers.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025

Definition of chronometers

Verb

When a headline knocks a stock down, the useful question is whether anything inside the business moved.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Brink is no stranger to the injury bug, as this is just the latest in a series of knocks the Sparks center has taken recently.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of knocks

Noun

None of his timepieces were officially on display, though countless attendees sported them like wrist trophies.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Founded to unite the town's growing watch community, the event now draws collectors nationwide, offering intimate access to 19 brands, senior executives, and rare timepieces.

— Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of timepieces

Verb

Soto, looking irritated, reaches out and slaps him upside the head.

— Sylvia Varnham O’Regan, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Helmut Haller, West Germany vs England, 1966 Ray Wilson misjudges his headed clearance, Haller gathers it on the edge of the box and, just before Bobby Moore can close him down, slaps a right-footed shot into the far corner.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026