AROUND THE CLOCK Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

around-the-clock

adjective

Definition of around-the-clock

as in round-the-clock

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Recent Examples of around-the-clock McCollough was also struggling to keep up with Watts’ around-the-clock partying, which began taking a toll on her physically and mentally. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 Port officials say nuclear power could become one source of the clean, around-the-clock electricity needed as port infrastructure becomes increasingly electrified. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Inside the company, leaders launched an emergency response plan for workers whose lives had been upended, including immediate financial stipends, emergency housing assistance and around-the-clock support resources. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Enjoy around-the-clock lifestyle management and planning support tailored to your specific needs—and designed to save you time. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for around-the-clock

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And no one was hanging around Jane Doe’s former sorority house, except for a round-the-clock security guard parked in the driveway.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
The North Korea-China bridge is much bigger and likely capable of carrying round-the-clock, two-way traffic including containers and heavy cargo trucks, according to Jeong Eun-i, an analyst from South Korea’s Institute for National Unification.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of round-the-clock

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The county’s access to healthcare, affordable housing and mental health services, along with chronic illness and violence within the community, have contributed to threats to public health, according to the county’s Community Health Assessment.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Fishmeal production has led to chronic chemical exposure, violent protests — typically spurred by the stench from fishmeal factories — and escalating transnational tensions as countries compete for catch.

— Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of chronic

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As Josh noted, a lot of this recent fundamental momentum is thought of as cyclical and not durable by the analysts.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Officials have urged preparations for drought, heat and fires as the El Niño — a cyclical climate phenomenon that normally rises temperatures and increases drought in the Amazon — develops.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

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