as in often
many times
she checks her phone for messages hourly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in around-the-clock
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hourly
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
This misses the immediate realities of a workforce that is roughly 70 percent hourly.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Oklahoma voters rejected raising hourly wage to $15 The ballot in Oklahoma had plenty of statewide races, but voters were plainspoken that raising wages for the poorest workers is what drove them to the polls on June 16.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hourly
Adverb
The Treno Gottardo runs hourly to Locarno, with a stop in Bellinzona.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
This misses the immediate realities of a workforce that is roughly 70 percent hourly.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Adjective
That brings their hourly rate to $75 and per-game fee around $2,500.
—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Oklahoma voters rejected raising hourly wage to $15 The ballot in Oklahoma had plenty of statewide races, but voters were plainspoken that raising wages for the poorest workers is what drove them to the polls on June 16.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hourly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
-
The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
-
Carpet shampoos often have a strong fragrance, which can irritate those sensitive to scent.
Adjective
-
Data center demand grows Artificial intelligence and cloud computing have intensified the search for reliable, around-the-clock power sources, putting advanced nuclear technologies in the spotlight.
-
Her father told the court that she is now confined to a wheelchair and requires around-the-clock medical care.
Adverb
-
Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
-
The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
Adjective
-
She was forced to stay after Florida officials refused a federal demand that the state provide round-the-clock surveillance on her if she were returned home.
-
Specifically, all programming from the TF1 channel, as well as from TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films and the round-the-clock news channel LCI will be available.
Adverb
-
The Board found that Meta’s account removals are not only unexplained but frequently difficult to challenge.
-
The company continues to communicate research and scientific developments clearly and frequently.
Adjective
-
The first is at the local level, where ethnic communities have been locked in cyclical fights over control of water or grazing lands.
-
Earnings may be near a cyclical peak.
Adverb
-
Trump has repeatedly maligned Haitian immigrants, including falsely accusing the Haitians who are living in Ohio of eating people's pets.
-
That meant fewer shots on target and a lot more fouls with players crashing on the pitch repeatedly.
Adjective
-
Children, older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are most at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
-
Many modern-day diseases can be traced back to chronic gut symptoms.
Cite this Entry
“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
