as in constantly
many times
she checks her phone for messages hourly
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Recent Examples of hourly
Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
But Illinois' hourly tipped minimum wage ($8.40) towers above that of most Midwestern states.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
Staffers performing routine hourly rounds at the Front Street detention center found 68-year-old Donell Duckett in physical distress shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, homicide Lt. Michael Krugh said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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At first, a clerk had to slip into the window hourly and wind them up.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
But Illinois' hourly tipped minimum wage ($8.40) towers above that of most Midwestern states.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Our source said those impacted were hourly staff, largely part-time employees.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
Staffers performing routine hourly rounds at the Front Street detention center found 68-year-old Donell Duckett in physical distress shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, homicide Lt. Michael Krugh said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
Adverb
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His desire to be a pilot fits a personality that’s constantly looking to push himself.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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But no one tells you about the mental toll of constantly questioning yourself.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Beyond the personal benefits, friendships often lead to stronger collaboration, better communication, and a more cohesive team dynamic.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The size of damages are often far lower than in the U.S.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His mother, meanwhile, is a geriatric wreck who needs around-the-clock attention.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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In theory, these could one day provide reliable and clean around-the-clock energy to support AI’s energy while keeping carbon emissions at bay.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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By bypassing the hazardous waters around the Stad peninsula, the tunnel will eliminate the need for navigating its frequently rough seas and powerful currents.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Well aware that many American designers aren’t rushing to dress Trump, as was the case in 2017 when several like Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs publicly said so, Pierre frequently shops retail in New York City to find options for her.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In a plea agreement filed late Thursday, Deputy Eric Chase Saavedra admitted to conspiring with a crypto mogul who paid $100,000 per month for Saavedra to provide deputies to serve as his round-the-clock bodyguards and sometimes also commit crimes.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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With Medicaid managed care plans dispensing the state’s dollars, though, few families are approved for round-the-clock nursing care, children’s advocates say.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Even before the court issued the warrant for Yoon’s arrest, protesters repeatedly clashed with police who detained dozens of them, including about 20 who climbed over a fence in an attempt to approach the court.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Related article Hope for old DC: The Washington Commanders return to the playoffs ready for a new era Gonzalez was shown repeatedly adjusting both his socks and shoes before finally getting them on.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The party never stops Perhaps all this overwhelming negativity regarding the end of the Universe is what prompted Nobel laureate Roger Penrose in 2010 to propose a completely different mechanism for the long-term fate of the Universe, something dubbed conformal cyclic cosmology, or CCC.—
Paul Sutter,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
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Also known as the cyclic ketogenic diet, this dietary pan involves switching between a keto diet and a higher-carb diet.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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Hanging curtains around the doors will continually let the light in while helping to keep your area as your own.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Such ineptitude, and yet our leaders are continually reelected.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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