clocking (up)

verb

Definition of clocking (up)next
present participle of clock (up), chiefly British
as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort among British actors he holds the distinction of having clocked up the most performances of Hamlet on the London stage

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  1. achieving
  2. winning
  3. attaining
  4. gaining
  5. making
  6. scoring
Verb
  • Bionano continues to face challenges in achieving profitability and securing additional funding to support its operations and strategic initiatives.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.
    Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • Yet, while that may remain a rarity, this ostensibly unstoppable winning train has finally hit a few bumps, dropping points against seemingly inferior opponents.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Padres have had 18 winning seasons, including 2024.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of winning
Verb
  • The co-dependence and enabling in this father-son relationship prevents any chance of Adam attaining an independent life.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
  • In its modern interpretation, the American Dream has come to place greater emphasis on material prosperity and economic upward mobility, encompassing milestones like attaining a degree, achieving homeownership, starting a family and having a stable job or owning a business.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of attaining
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  • After gaining the life rights 12 years ago, with the blessing of Tammy Faye Messner’s second husband, Roe Messner, John and Furnish assembled a creative team that included book writer James Graham and director Rupert Goold.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This time around, that includes Winehouse’s classic, which is gaining ground.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gaining
Verb
  • Baby boomers are the most likely generation to be working multiple jobs at once, as inflation and high costs of living are making retirement a more distant dream.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Data Management And Decision-Making While streamlining complex business processes, AI applications can ensure seamless data integration and management, provide bankers with advanced analytics and decision-making tools, and also offer insights into market trends and customer’s lifestyle patterns.
    Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of making
Verb
  • However, his performances for Burnley last season, scoring three Premier League goals, led to interest from Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers for his signature this summer.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Both teams started fast, scoring touchdowns on their first possessions of the game, with Cousins kicking off the contest with an 18-yard TD toss to Drake London.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of scoring
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clocking (out)

clocking (up)

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“Clocking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clocking%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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