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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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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

At 74, I jumped into the 889th of the 1,200 circles and am moving through the 25th row like clockwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Every year around this time, like clockwork, Marty Lazniarz would plan to get his regular COVID-19 vaccine — essential protection before heading out on a trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Wiegman's rotations arrived like clockwork in 2022 - midway through the second half, no matter the score, and always made a difference.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

This God created a world that ran like clockwork, with every plant, animal, and creature a cog in the great machine.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman