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
Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Prizes are awarded hourly, giving players multiple chances to win ahead of National Burrito Day on April 2.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Where the employer pays an hourly rate higher than the applicable minimum wage, the difference is credited towards the split shift premium.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Adverb
We are paid hourly as well as a commission on the sewing machines.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Prizes are awarded hourly, giving players multiple chances to win ahead of National Burrito Day on April 2.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The software gives you multiple ways to get hours for your hourly workers into the payroll run, including internal time entries or the Workforce mobile app.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Where the employer pays an hourly rate higher than the applicable minimum wage, the difference is credited towards the split shift premium.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
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The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Over the past 25 years, crashes involving truckers for Collins’ business killed five people and injured more than 50 people — including one woman who now needs around-the-clock care due to a severe brain injury — according to federal data, court filings, plaintiffs’ attorneys and police records.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
11 May 2026
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But for Shaw, the moment set her life on a new track, one focused on helping especially young kittens that require around-the-clock specialized care.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The resort is also known for Northern Lights viewing and offers wake-up call services for guests who want to be roused from sleep when the aurora appears overhead — turning the soak into a round-the-clock experience.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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From studios in Shanghai, Reckitt is now pumping out round-the-clock explanations of the science behind its products and their use cases in what Licht describes as a contemporary version of the TV shopping channels of decades past.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Concentrate and take care of the ball During his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge, Rosenior frequently lamented Chelsea’s inability to take care of moments.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Finding connection can also be challenging for those frequently on the move.—
Carole Rosenblat,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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El Niño is a cyclic climate event that is fueled by ocean temperatures and wind.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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The experience might also be cyclical, with people reestablishing contact and breaking it several times, Blake added.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But, but, but … Steyer seems to be the most committed environmentalist of the bunch, despite, as his opponents repeatedly point out, having made part of his fortune investing in fossil fuel and coal companies and private prisons.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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But what is different about the downfall of Starmer, which is now under way, has been the timidity of his premiership, its chronic self-doubt, as if its voice were permanently stuck in its throat.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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