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

2 of 2

adjective

as in around-the-clock

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Recent Examples of hourly

Adverb

And while there are other memorial walls etched with thousands of names across the region, families say there is something about a cemetery that offers special solace, especially at Holy Rood, where trains pass hourly. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 July 2026 There also were hourly readings well into the purple category, which marks very unhealthy air. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Adjective

Not everyone can afford a law firm’s pricey retainer or hourly rate when a legal issue comes up. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Paraprofessional turnover tends to be high across Illinois, driven partly by low hourly pay and minimal training. — Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hourly

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It is often referred to as the last colonial conflict in Africa.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Others who express hesitation or opposition to bans often cite the risk of sending people who are dependent on 7-OH into withdrawal, and potentially leading them to other, more dangerous substances.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of often

Adjective

Behind the scenes, that requires operators to prioritize clear housekeeping standards, inspections, preventive maintenance, property-readiness procedures, escalation paths and around-the-clock accountability.

— Jeffery Khoury, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
That around-the-clock access allows caretakers to notice even subtle changes in Mike’s condition.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of around-the-clock

Adverb

Because of the data center being built in his backyard, Butters’ television loses power constantly, leaving him unable to relax and watch his beloved videos.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
The solution is a lot of morphine and a lot of rest, both of which Cathy undertakes with Adam constantly (and chastely) by her side.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adjective

Targeting round-the-clock power grids Building an inaugural reactor design carries clear financial risk.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Russia's round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80 others, officials said Monday.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of round-the-clock

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The startup, founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, is building AI models for creating virtual 3D environments frequently used in humanoid robot development.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
El-Sayed, a former Michigan health official, has been vocal about healthcare issues along the campaign trail, speaking frequently about Medicare For All alongside a push to get money out of politics and a focus on affordability issues more broadly.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adjective

Pumping gas in and out of a seismic fault line sounds like a recipe for earthquakes, but cyclic testing over a 10-year period showed the exact opposite effect.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Of course, the prospect of further tightening campaign with the Federal Reserve could throw a dampener on the most cyclical sectors of the market.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cyclic

Adverb

Republicans have expressed growing pessimism about their chances in the election, which will determine control of Congress, as the president has repeatedly dismissed concerns about high costs and gas prices as his unpopular war in Iran drags on.

— MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Lead prosecutor Charlotte Draycott told jurors on Friday that the model and influencer was struck repeatedly in the head with a hammer inside a car driven by her former brother-in-law, with her ex-husband also inside.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeatedly

Adjective

Youth, teachers and parents in four towns complained of unsanitary school conditions and chronic staff shortages including of nurses and social workers.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026
Lean staffing may be a business reality, but chronic overextension should never become the culture.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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