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hourly

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adjective

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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
Therefore, there is no hourly guideline for potassium intake for endurance athletes. Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026 In its campaign for the $30 hourly minimum wage, Unite Here was up against hotels, airlines and other business groups that argued the wage hike would trigger layoffs and closures of restaurants, hotels and airport concession stands. Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hourly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
  • Important decisions were often accompanied by a lengthy slide deck.
    Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • School choice proponents often say the rapid increase in participation only shows the enormous demand for such programs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • That around-the-clock access allows caretakers to notice even subtle changes in Mike’s condition.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Nuclear plants that once seemed destined for retirement have suddenly become attractive sources of around-the-clock power for technology companies looking for large blocks of reliable electricity.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • What is something people constantly assume about you that is completely wrong?
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Americans were constantly pounding the ball inside and converting turnovers into easy layups.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • With limitations of renewable energy sources coming to the fore, nuclear power offers a reliable and round-the-clock source of carbon-free energy, prompting countries to embrace it.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Abu Dhabi determined the only reliable way to intercept Houthi drones was dispatching its F-16s and Mirage 2000s on round-the-clock patrols.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Ask what ongoing monitoring includes, how frequently checks are performed and what developments would trigger action.
    Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • His children Matt, Mark and Megan check in on him frequently.
    Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Bottom line Bears may argue that Linde is deeply vulnerable to a cyclical downturn in traditional industrial production, or that escalating debt used to build out its backlog will restrict capital returns.
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This cyclic climate phenomenon drives up temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, altering the world’s climate and weather patterns for months.
    Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • She’s repeatedly called on global leaders to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Floods have repeatedly reshaped cities, destroyed communities, and caused some of the largest death tolls ever recorded from natural disasters.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Turns out, this chronic eye condition is highly common among women in perimenopause and beyond.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Watkins was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, a chronic blood disorder, as a child.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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