as in often
many times
she checks her phone for messages hourly
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as in around-the-clock
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Recent Examples of hourly
Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Real jobs pay hourly or a salary with documentation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
According to a staff report, Smith’s compensation will be based on an hourly billing rate, with a cap not to exceed $250,000 for his legal services.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
The National Weather Service, NOAA weather stations, and Esri update the data hourly.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Real jobs pay hourly or a salary with documentation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
About Lowe’s employee bonuses Ellison also announced that Lowe’s is giving $125 million in discretionary bonuses to all hourly store and distribution center employees.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
According to a staff report, Smith’s compensation will be based on an hourly billing rate, with a cap not to exceed $250,000 for his legal services.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
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Anti-Chafe Stick With sweaty bodies and lots of walking often comes chafing, something that can ruin a day in a theme park faster than a thunderstorm.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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Still, the privacy inherent in private credit often leaves an information vacuum that observers fill with worst-case scenarios.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On-site staff are available to residents at all developments in addition to the specialty teams responding to emergency heating, elevator, and skilled trades repair needs around-the-clock.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling oversees the state’s around-the-clock helpline, 888-ADMIT-IT.—
Ashley Borja,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The institution tries to constantly fine-tune its assessments of how supply and demand are affecting prices.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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These arms act as cosmic nurseries where new stars are constantly forming.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Logan still required round-the-clock care.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That ability is especially important against mobile missile launchers and air defense units that frequently relocate.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jots frequently offers a prix-fixe theater menu, as well as a dog-friendly menu for those traveling with their pets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gardening, much like home decor, is not immune to the cyclical nature of trends.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Iran has repeatedly denied targeting oil infrastructure and other civilian targets in the war, despite its drone and missile fire hitting those sites.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Franklin was repeatedly picked on in coverage.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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