ROUND-THE-CLOCK Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

round-the-clock

adjective

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as in around-the-clock

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Recent Examples of round-the-clock All the drones were shot down and caused no damage, authorities said, adding the action underscored Pakistan's round-the-clock vigilance and readiness. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The decision about whether to restore the couple’s round-the-clock police protection is a matter for a government panel known as RAVEC, or the Royal and VIP Executive Committee. — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 7 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 The mix-up came amid the network’s round-the-clock coverage following Parton’s death from a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for round-the-clock

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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

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