internal clock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of internal clock
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Almost all cells in the body contain their own internal clock, which can be influenced by light, physical activity, and food timing.
From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026
My internal clock wherever I am just knows it’s 4 p.m. and I get a little sad.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025
When it is bright, our internal clock feels we should be awake.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025
You really have to be thoughtful of your act structures and that internal clock.
From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024
No. His internal clock doesn’t work that way.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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