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
Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Chaos ripples out from the Oval Office hourly as from rocks dumped into a pond.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Wages for the hourly positions will range from $15 to $24, Probst said.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
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Adverb
Middle and high school students will perform hourly culminating in a performance by the San Diego State University jazz band.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Chaos ripples out from the Oval Office hourly as from rocks dumped into a pond.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The parking fees will be the same as the other decks that are part of the ParkATL network, meaning $10 an hour for hourly parking and $30 a day for daily parking.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Wages for the hourly positions will range from $15 to $24, Probst said.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
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The visit will be Xi’s first to North Korea since 2019, and the latest overture from Beijing to warm a historical but often complicated relationship with its neighbor.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Experts recommend that women have an annual gynecology visit, which often includes a pelvic exam, and a Pap smear once every three years, depending on age and risk factors.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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For some investors, Bitcoin's around-the-clock accessibility is a major advantage.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Fraud Risk Expands As Tokenization Expands The SEC’s willingness to permit broader trading of tokenized equities, including around-the-clock trading models, represents a fundamental shift in how securities markets operate.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Despite some criticism directed at her mother in the comments, Allie says the exchange reflects a woman constantly juggling responsibilities rather than someone intentionally being difficult.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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People are constantly trying to belittle you.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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On the high end, the Chelsea Penthouses and entourage rooms on the 60th and 61st floors were just fully reimagined with custom furnishings, art installations, swings, wellness touches like Peloton rooms in some units, and round-the-clock butler service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Businesses can reply more quickly, increase customer happiness and offer round-the-clock assistance thanks to AI.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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These companies frequently offer athletes significant creative input and business opportunities alongside lucrative endorsement contracts.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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However, many conditions that frequently accompany migraine also play a role in brain health and aging.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Construction ebbs and flows with cyclical interest rates.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The group uniquely reflects cyclical forces, technological innovation and investor risk appetites.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in restarting that diplomacy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Judges, attorneys, guardians and other court professionals have repeatedly used custody as a cudgel, according to some family court attorneys and advocates, punishing parents for their conduct by limiting their access to their children.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The sentiment rings especially true for Northern Irish Christian Benjamin Dilworth, who embarked upon the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in May 2023 after being diagnosed with a rare chronic liver disease earlier that year.—
Mariam Amini,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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But many New Yorkers also rely on these products to manage chronic pain, help with withdrawal or mitigate PTSD.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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