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clockwise

[klok-wahyz] / ˈklɒkˌwaɪz /
ADJECTIVE
orbiting
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
right
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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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

If you do have a burst pipe, you can turn the stop tap clockwise to stop the water.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The typical group rotation pattern occurs in a clockwise fashion.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

They moved clockwise toward the western wall and sat down on the blanket that had been placed there.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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