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

around-the-clock

adjective

Definition of around-the-clock

as in round-the-clock

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Recent Examples of around-the-clock Enjoy around-the-clock lifestyle management and planning support tailored to your specific needs—and designed to save you time. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 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 The Ojai Raptor Center, where Jackie has been receiving around-the-clock veterinary care since she was rescued July 17, said the eagle remains stable but is battling severe anemia. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 And Rocket Lab’s satellite control team kicked into gear for around-the-clock operations. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for around-the-clock

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Abu Dhabi determined the only reliable way to intercept Houthi drones was dispatching its F-16s and Mirage 2000s on round-the-clock patrols.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The mix-up came amid the network’s round-the-clock coverage following Parton’s death from a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of round-the-clock

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The district also provided only hourly wages for some employees and annual pay for others, hence the two separate pay columns in our database.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
The City Commission, along with input from the community, will lead further discussions on the parking zones and hourly rates.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

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The maps revealed that a chronic problem had turned critical.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Bidets may also ease discomfort from hemorrhoids, fistulas and anal fissures, and help people with chronic diarrhea or conditions that require frequent wiping.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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around-the-clock

around the corner

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