HOURLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

hourly 1 of 2

adverb

ˈau̇(-ə)r-lē

Definition of hourly

as in often

many times she checks her phone for messages hourly

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hourly

2 of 2

adjective

as in around-the-clock

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Recent Examples of hourly

Adverb

Many stores will cook the chicken in batches hourly or every couple of hours. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 Stay hydrated, especially during flights, by drinking water hourly and using electrolytes. — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Adjective

Depending on where the employer or position is located, a listing may need to disclose a salary or hourly wage range, benefits or other compensation information. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 At the moment, the state of Florida minimum hourly wage stands at $14 an hour for non-tipped employees. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hourly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly

Adverb

Our first feature profile this week focuses on Cristiano Ronaldo, often referred to simply as CR7.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of often

Adjective

Nuclear plants that once seemed destined for retirement have suddenly become attractive sources of around-the-clock power for technology companies looking for large blocks of reliable electricity.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
McCollough was also struggling to keep up with Watts’ around-the-clock partying, which began taking a toll on her physically and mentally.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of around-the-clock

Adverb

Living with endometriosis means becoming an expert on highly specialized ingredients and constantly cross-checking product labels.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
This is because the material that serves as the building blocks for planets is constantly escaping the swirling platters of gas and dust, or protoplanetary disks, that wrap around infant stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adjective

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

Adverb

From the late 1990s on, Parton recognized that her hitmaking days were behind her, and frequently returned to songs and sounds associated with the pleasures and hardships of her mountain youth.

— Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
The house has always been a staple of the neighborhood, frequently hosting parties and welcoming all during the neighborhood’s annual winter house tours.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

The attack comes as Russia has sharply intensified its air campaign in recent days, with air raid sirens sounding repeatedly across Kyiv and explosions and the rumble of air defenses punctuating the city throughout the day.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The states presented evidence that senior executives at Meta, intent on maximizing their company’s growth, had repeatedly set aside concerns about what its products were doing to its youngest users.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeatedly

Adjective

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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