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 New naloxone vending machines On Tuesday, Howard County health officials installed two naloxone vending machines, which provide round-the-clock, anonymous access to the overdose-reversing medication. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Americans see round-the-clock availability as dedication to the job. — Ashley Hass, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 She was forced to stay after Florida officials refused a federal demand that the state provide round-the-clock surveillance on her if she were returned home. — Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Specifically, all programming from the TF1 channel, as well as from TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films and the round-the-clock news channel LCI will be available. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for round-the-clock

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Interestingly, the technology could also provide high-intensity illumination for search-and-rescue operations, support around-the-clock construction, and optimize agricultural growth cycles.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
But high-level communications are ongoing around-the-clock to salvage the ceasefire, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the delicate behind-the-scenes negotiations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of around-the-clock

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Most will not deliver the dazzling hourly rates of the Perseids, and moonlight will spoil some peak nights in 2026.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026
As more satellites launch, the FireSat program aims to provide the latest imagery anywhere in the world on an hourly basis by 2029.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

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The prevalence and effectiveness of Moms for Liberty in relation to school board elections has been short-lived because the nature of culture war issues is cyclical, experts say.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Unlike most defense companies, Broswarm's business model is counter-cyclical, anticipating high demand for demining *after* conflicts end, particularly for reconstruction efforts in places like Ukraine.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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