HOURLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

hourly 1 of 2

adverb

ˈau̇(-ə)r-lē

Definition of hourly

as in often

many times she checks her phone for messages hourly

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hourly

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adjective

as in around-the-clock

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Recent Examples of hourly

Adverb

Many stores will cook the chicken in batches hourly or every couple of hours. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 Stay hydrated, especially during flights, by drinking water hourly and using electrolytes. — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Adjective

That’s in part because of the skyrocketing costs of the program, which sets minimum hourly wages and requires that farmers pay for workers’ housing and transportation. — Max Blau, ProPublica, 22 July 2026 In receiverships, a third party takes over running the HOA for an expensive hourly fee. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hourly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly

Adverb

Summer jobs are often temporary, entry-level and in areas like leisure and hospitality.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Novo co-founder Michael Rangel notes that even during COVID-19, large banks often required in-person visits.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of often

Adjective

Reliable, around-the-clock electricity has become a growing priority as power demand rises from data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure and industrial expansion.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
The exemption was created in 2022 and later extended to account for the around-the-clock nature of herding work.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of around-the-clock

Adverb

But her colleagues were constantly discussing their latest stock trades.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The organization tasked with enforcing its own rules is constantly reacting to another lawsuit filed in state or federal court by an athlete seeking an additional year of eligibility.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adjective

Its developers see potential applications in areas where round-the-clock electricity is critical, including data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, which are placing growing demands on the US power system.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
This week’s ruling is the latest development in the long-running legal saga, which launched in the wake of resident complaints that the autonomous vehicle company’s round-the-clock operation was besieging them with noise, light and traffic.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of round-the-clock

Adjective

Reformation has tried to position itself outside of other millennial brands, analysts say, but the cyclical nature of the apparel market makes the category a tough sell.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Chip stocks, particularly those that specialize in memory, are notoriously cyclical, with regular booms and busts based on rising and falling demand.

— Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of cyclic

Adverb

Jones has repeatedly denied the allegations since he was arrested in 2024.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Westerheide said that since the review, the county has repeatedly tried to remove dogs before cleaning kennels, but staff haven’t been able to find somewhere to keep them during the process.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeatedly

Adjective

Such diets are also linked to chronic conditions like childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Presley was hopelessly addicted to prescription medication at this point, dealing with a wide multitude of chronic health disorders.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of chronic

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