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clockwise

[klok-wahyz] / ˈklɒkˌwaɪz /
ADJECTIVE
orbiting
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
right
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Originating in the Atlantic Ocean's Sargasso Sea, sargassum was pushed by clockwise currents into nutrient-rich waters where it has exploded in growth.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

A clockwise march past the 85 exhibits develops a chronology from the birth of modern war in the tangled British and French corpses of J.M.W.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Mom Priscilla Guzman, clockwise, Dad Javier Gutierrez and sons Julian and Javier Gutierrez enjoy the vibe of vintage clothing.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

"If you could look at the galaxy from above, the overall magnetic field is going clockwise," says Brown.

From Science Daily Feb. 24, 2026

Harry stirred counterclockwise, held his breath, and stirred once clockwise.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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