as in constantly
many times
she checks her phone for messages hourly
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Recent Examples of hourly
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
And downtown workers will face paying half their hourly wages for parking.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Check diapers hourly and change them away from the pool to prevent fecal contamination.
—Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
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Adverb
This sweet and lyrical movie, which is having its world premiere tonight at the Toronto Film Festival, is based on real life in Japan, where since the 1980s 300 companies specializing in renting out people on an hourly rate have been thriving for purposes of all sorts of companionship needs.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
And downtown workers will face paying half their hourly wages for parking.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In Wisconsin, the study found a worker needs to earn just over $23 hourly to afford a two-bedroom rental.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Check diapers hourly and change them away from the pool to prevent fecal contamination.
—Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
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Culture and industries are constantly changing, and companies that adapt and grow alongside them cultivate the best working culture.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many are also offering extended detection and response (XDR) platforms and security operations center (SOC)-as-a-service models, which provide around-the-clock monitoring and protection across diverse environments.—
Hatem Naguib,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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To provide around-the-clock security, CID has had to move agents from investigations to send them for long-term assignments in Tennessee, or Minnesota, the latter of which is where Hegseth’s second wife lives, people familiar with the matter told the Post.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The Padres, during their recent slide, have frequently beaten themselves.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cost of living is frequently cited as a top financial concern among young people.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Arundhati Roy recalls the round-the-clock helpers who cared for Mary Roy in her final years.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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This discussion will explore how multi-day storage solutions can accelerate industrial growth, ensure grid reliability, and unlock round-the-clock renewable energy.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Manchester, currently serving a 40-year sentence at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina, repeatedly called Tatum and director Derek Cianfrance to give them his stranger-than-fiction story.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Different women went through the process differently, but researchers noted that words like freedom, choice, strength and liberation appeared repeatedly in their accounts.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the recent decline may present a buying opportunity, considering the growth potential in AI infrastructure and the enterprise IT sector, investors should remain cautious of competitive pressures and the cyclical nature that may heighten downside risks in weaker market conditions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Defensive, non-cyclical groups like consumer staples and health care were outperforming the broader market.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Openings will continually periodically through until 2026, where once finished – 12 houses will be available.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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