as in constantly
many times
she checks her phone for messages hourly
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Recent Examples of hourly
Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
To put that in perspective, 60 gigawatts is roughly equivalent to the 2024 peak hourly power demand of Italy, the world’s eighth-largest economy.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The robot can handle between 350 and 500 parcels hourly weighing about 77 pounds or less.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
The City Council unanimously supported increasing hourly parking meter rates and permit passes during a meeting on Tuesday.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
To put that in perspective, 60 gigawatts is roughly equivalent to the 2024 peak hourly power demand of Italy, the world’s eighth-largest economy.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Most general transcriptionists earn $10 to $20 an hour, while specialists like medical or legal transcriptionists often earn more, between $20 and $45 hourly.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The robot can handle between 350 and 500 parcels hourly weighing about 77 pounds or less.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
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Read labels carefully for these chemicals Industry is constantly adding new chemicals so there will always be ingredients that need to be examined for potential toxicity, McKenney said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Netanyahu was beholden for his political future to the radical minority that supported it, and constantly catered to their whims.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Try eating smaller meals more often to get the energy and nutrients your body needs.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the president’s crackdown, which has seen one immigrant fatally shot by a federal agent, has sparked nearly around-the-clock protest at the facility located about 12 miles west of the Willis Tower.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Given the fluidity of the game, teams will often shape shift depending on the sequence being played — although perhaps not quite as frequently as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has previously suggested.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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It’s believed that the 13th-century castle is haunted by a magical imp who frequently visits the Markomanka and Hlíza, or black, towers.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to shine, silkiness, and body, Taylor and Martinez suggest aiming for frizz-free products and a strong leave-in conditioner for round-the-clock moisture.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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The suites' signature amenity is the round-the-clock butler service, guaranteeing guests access to exclusive events, tours, and restaurants in the city.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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His touch and his decision making is repeatedly letting him down.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the 2000s, Andrew was repeatedly accused of misusing his position as a British trade envoy for his personal advantage.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This would mark the second consecutive quarter of deceleration in year-over-year growth, which is atypical at the early stages of a cyclical recovery—disappointing but not unexpected.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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BofA’s methodology tracks 10 signals that tend to precede cyclical market tops.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Stockton and company are continually playing from behind.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Waiters wearing vests and ties didn’t miss a detail, including continually restocking the butter plate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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