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

round-the-clock

adjective

Definition of round-the-clock

as in around-the-clock

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Recent Examples of round-the-clock Soldiers have been called in to reinforce fire crews' exhausting round-the-clock efforts. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 The product will provide round-the-clock coverage of influential posts and include an archive of posts dating back to 2022. — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026 There is clearly demand for round-the-clock oil exposure, though much of it is already being met. — Mia Gindis, Fortune, 9 July 2026 View gallery - 3 images Ancient pharaohs had round-the-clock guards watching their tombs. — New Atlas, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for round-the-clock

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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

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But over the last 12 months, inflation has nearly kept pace with hourly wage gains — and that understates the extent of the problem because debt service costs are not included in the consumer price index.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Anyone who does doomscrolling on their smartphone can observe AI breakthrough announcements that arrive on nearly an hourly or minute-by-minute basis.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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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

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