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like clockwork

ADJECTIVE
cyclic
Synonyms
STRONG
cyclical
WEAK
periodic periodical recurring repeating
ADJECTIVE
isochronal
Synonyms
WEAK
alternate chain continued cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronous periodic periodical recurring regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling
ADJECTIVE
isochronous
Synonyms
WEAK
alternate chain continued cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronal periodic periodical recurring regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling
ADVERB
swimmingly
Synonyms
STRONG
smoothly
WEAK
as planned cosily easily effectively effortlessly favorably fortunately happily like a dream prosperously quickly satisfyingly successfully well with flying colors with no trouble without a hitch
Antonyms
WEAK
lousy

Example Sentences

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With everything working like clockwork, he's clearly run out of things to complain about.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

I’m not sure what would provoke anyone to tune in, but like clockwork, the viewership billowed to the thousands.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

My daughter and I brought the Santas out from the garage like clockwork each November to start decorating our home, and we kept them up well into the new year.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

What’s more, regular payroll deductions pour into target-date funds like clockwork, even during market crashes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

She comes in once a month, like clockwork, for a trim and blowout.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon