around-the-clock

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Recent Examples of around-the-clock Snowplows are working around-the-clock in affected areas, ADOT said. Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026 The alert system puts in place precautions including around-the-clock maintenance of the roadway and possible closure and detours around the Grapevine. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026 This is roughly equivalent to a large conventional nuclear reactor which is capable of delivering reliable, around-the-clock power 24 hours a day. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026 Omar said six officers provided around-the-clock protection for her and her family. Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for around-the-clock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for around-the-clock
Adjective
  • With round-the-clock programming, multiple specialized streaming channels devoted to movie scores, seasonal sounds and more, plus live concerts and knowledgeable hosts, this is the place for enjoyment, enlightenment and education.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Logan still required round-the-clock care.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Parking in the garage is divided into short-term hourly parking at a rate of $2 per hour, with a maximum of $48 hour and long-term daily parking with a rate of $2 per hour or $20 per day.
    Brian Smith, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Snow is expected to pause in the mountains Wednesday and resume Thursday before wrapping up early Saturday morning, according to hourly forecasts from the weather service.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Blepharitis refers to any inflammation of the eyelid, which can also be the result of chronic overproduction of oil on the eyelid glands, bacterial infections, ​​or even seborrheic dermatitis.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The larval forms of these parasites migrate through the skin and can invade the eyes, causing chronic inflammation that can lead to blindness.
    Philip Budge, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Gardening, much like home decor, is not immune to the cyclical nature of trends.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
  • In Search of the American Wilderness, a lyrical memoir about his experiences observing the cyclical nature of grizzly bears, while healing from the trauma of fighting in the Vietnam War.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026

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“Around-the-clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around-the-clock. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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