as in constantly
many times
she checks her phone for messages hourly
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Recent Examples of hourly
Talia Wexler, CNBC, 4 July 2025
The Louisville cooperage, which opened in 1945, employed 210 hourly and salaried workers.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Nearly 60% of the U.S. workforce—over 80 million people—are paid hourly, working shifts that keep our economy running well beyond the traditional 9-to-5.
—Silvija Martincevic, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Adverb
When calculating your personal hourly rate, remember to account for base salary, bonuses, recurring job costs, benefits and vacation time.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 4 July 2025
The Louisville cooperage, which opened in 1945, employed 210 hourly and salaried workers.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Adjective
For comparison, Netflix shows four to five minutes of ads per hour, according to earlier PC World reporting, and Peacock shows to five to seven minutes of ads hourly, per The Streamable.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Nearly 60% of the U.S. workforce—over 80 million people—are paid hourly, working shifts that keep our economy running well beyond the traditional 9-to-5.
—Silvija Martincevic, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
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The best leaders constantly calibrate based on audience cues.—
Rachel Weissman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But critics say many of the cans are new or only a few years old because customers are constantly replacing old cans with new ones.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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These hot temperatures often cause many homeowners to adopt certain habits that are more wasteful than helpful.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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From Nationals Would Benefit Both Teams Animals in shelter are often euthanized for lack of space, because intake numbers are higher than available spots.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The facility has around-the-clock access to medical care, as well as access to visitations, libraries, translation services and amenities, Christopher Ferreira, a spokesperson for the company, said in a statement.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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What are considered norms today – especially related to digital connectivity around-the-clock – happened seemingly overnight and remains attached to our hips.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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Add kale or chard, red pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon cumin to onion pan and cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted, 5-10 minutes.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Without in-home help, and sometimes even with it, family caregivers − frequently mothers − often pick up the slack, switching jobs or leaving their careers behind to care for their kids with special needs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Employees were put up in temporary cabins and provided round-the-clock canteens, gyms, and schools.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
18 July 2025
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Both companies offer round-the-clock concierge support, airport transfers, housekeeping, and 24/7 guest assistance.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Adverb
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Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist, has repeatedly called for Trump to appoint a special prosecutor to release all documents related to the Epstein investigation.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Trump has repeatedly—and unsuccessfully—demanded rate cuts from Powell since his inauguration, sometimes with insulting social media posts.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The telemetry log employs a cyclic buffer design, automatically overwriting older entries when the log reaches full capacity.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 June 2025
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Big Bounce: The Universe collapses and then expands again, potentially in a cyclic process.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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But Preller’s ability to continually regenerate his pitching staff, largely at club-friendly rates, is a big reason the Padres might reach the postseason for the fourth time in six years — and keep their competitive window open for the foreseeable future.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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This idea sees the brain as a prediction engine that is continually creating models of the world.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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