as in constantly
many times
she checks her phone for messages hourly
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Recent Examples of hourly
Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
If the plaintiff has been paying fees hourly over several years, the tax issues are thorny.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Increasing hourly wages to $24.40 with an additional $8.35 for health benefits would result in a 69% increase in payroll in just two months.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Outbursts, however, have occasionally occurred, pushing that average rate from 25 to 100 shooting stars hourly.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
If the plaintiff has been paying fees hourly over several years, the tax issues are thorny.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
As of mid-March, Hagerty had about 22 employees working on Palisades fire recovery, billing the city at hourly rates ranging from $80 to nearly $400 per employee.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Increasing hourly wages to $24.40 with an additional $8.35 for health benefits would result in a 69% increase in payroll in just two months.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Her sartorial formula of bold animal prints, striking patterns and maximalist faux-fur coats conveys her constantly active problem-solving and abstract-thinking skills.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Las Vegas has always been a place for big names and big concepts, but the Strip hasn’t often been a place where food carries this kind of weight.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Streaming platforms have also perfected the art of production control, often finalizing all scripts before shooting begins to optimize scheduling and budgets.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Dominguez, whose company operates the country's largest fleet of nuclear power plants, argued nuclear energy is best-suited to support AI data center needs due to its consistent, around-the-clock nature.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The outcome caps an intense time on Capitol Hill, with days of private negotiations and public committee hearings, many happening back-to-back, around-the-clock.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Their connection began in Miller’s early childhood in Milwaukee, where his parents frequently attended Les Paul and Mary Ford’s performances.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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And the stronger this association, the more frequently AI should surface your brand when potential customers search.—
Jay Sen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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This worldwide network of six identical telescopes provides nearly round-the-clock coverage of the sun.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 May 2025
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She was moved from the county jail to John Peter Smith Hospital on Feb. 15 after being put on round-the-clock medical watch in the jail for an unspecified amount of time.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Mikal Bridges repeatedly met Tyrese Haliburton in the backcourt, helping to disrupt the All-Star point guard, who finished with eight points on 2-of-7 shooting with six assists.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The State Department reportedly justified its decision by accusing the school of repeatedly failing to combat antisemitism on campus.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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First, pertussis naturally occurs in cyclic epidemics, peaking every two to five years.—
Annette Regan,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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The next step is to do a quick breathing routine like a cyclic sigh, which has really strong health benefits and really produces calm.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The research comes at a time where data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is showing the cost of living to be continually outpacing earnings, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Michels’s priorities as a council member are economic development, infrastructure improvements, the maintenance and safety of parks, and continually improving his ability to serve the community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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“Hourly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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