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
Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Employees making the minimum hourly starting rate for the Charlotte region’s largest hospital system are receiving pay increases this week, Advocate Health announced.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
But by the end of last year, the industry began to embrace the use of human data as a middle-ground solution, since the only costs are a recording device like a GoPro, Meta glasses or smartphone, and hourly wages of anywhere between $5 and $20 depending on the region.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Many are running hourly or half-hourly services.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Employees making the minimum hourly starting rate for the Charlotte region’s largest hospital system are receiving pay increases this week, Advocate Health announced.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
In California, in 2023, a lengthy strike by health-care workers at Kaiser Permanente ended with the company agreeing to introduce a minimum hourly wage of twenty-five dollars by 2026.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
But by the end of last year, the industry began to embrace the use of human data as a middle-ground solution, since the only costs are a recording device like a GoPro, Meta glasses or smartphone, and hourly wages of anywhere between $5 and $20 depending on the region.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
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That’s more than $500 extra annually for the typical family’s grocery bill — money that stays in working-class pockets when markets work freely — precisely while large volume retailers often provide the only real relief in this post-Biden inflation hangover.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With a team of neonatologists, specialized NICU nurses, and support staff, the NICU offers around-the-clock care, advanced medical technology, and a compassionate environment, giving families peace of mind.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The parents themselves are increasingly reliant on products powered by algorithms, and teen-agers have become around-the-clock users of social-media apps.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Homemade Chai Spice; toast, stirring constantly, 30 seconds more.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sportsbooks are constantly boasting about their protections and trying to denigrate those offered by competitors.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nhi Linh rejected her calf shortly after birth, forcing the zoo’s animal care team to step in immediately and take over the round-the-clock work of keeping Linh Mai alive and growing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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By 2027, the company aims to power round-the-clock operations without using any fossil fuels.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tree borers, aphids, spider mites, and Japanese beetles frequently target apple, peach, and other fruit trees.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Logan’s script seems intent on making the case that Michael was simply a big kid, frequently cutting to him leafing through his beloved Peter Pan books, dreaming that Neverland is a real place, adoring animals (not his pets!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Perseverance rover has used a different instrument to find evidence for both cyclic organic compounds and macromolecular carbon.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Cavarocchi’s practice, womanhood is seen as a manifestation of nature, with landscapes playing a role in healing trauma and reflecting cyclical rhythms of regeneration.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Officials believe these operations involve querying advanced AI systems repeatedly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the video posted to Instagram, a woman, now identified as officer Ashley Gonzalez, can be seen talking while using derogatory comments about Black people and repeatedly using racial slurs.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Newsom could close the chronic deficits by raising taxes, and that’s the preferred remedy for many legislators and interest groups, particularly unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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He was accused by some of being too preoccupied with his profile on the national stage, looking past the city onto bigger things while Stockton struggled with many chronic problems.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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