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

WeatherNext 3 now does some of this as well, adding in weather satellite data and upping the forecast frequency to hourly as a result. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026 And while there are other memorial walls etched with thousands of names across the region, families say there is something about a cemetery that offers special solace, especially at Holy Rood, where trains pass hourly. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Adjective

Here’s how to apply California Northstate University’s posting describes the position as part time, nonexempt and hourly. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Much of the industry still purchases engineering through FTEs, hourly rates and team capacity. — Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hourly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly

Adverb

In decades past, independent reports have found that the LAPD’s investigations of domestic violence allegations against its officers have often fallen short.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Trailblazer Tomoka Nishiyama has become the first female kishi – a professional player of shogi, a Japanese board game often compared to chess.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

The drums are constantly switching, the gait galloping one way and then swerving back again, as if the music could go anywhere.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
In order to be helpful, Muse constantly builds extensive dossiers of users and their desires, social relationships, and messaging behaviors, TIME’s Harry Booth reported this month.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adjective

Bridgette operates round-the-clock, every day of the week to answer questions, coordinate interviews, send reminders and keep potential workers informed of their hiring status.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
And no one was hanging around Jane Doe’s former sorority house, except for a round-the-clock security guard parked in the driveway.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of round-the-clock

Adverb

The doc’s soundtrack includes dozens of bands the station frequently played, including Bikini Kill, Rage Against the Machine, Elliott Smith, Mudhoney, and Fugazi, who rarely license their music.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Eli, who is now 7, has been asking more frequently about how his father died, Olguin said.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adjective

This might seem perverse for current-generation investors but there was a time when staples commanded a premium for their stability and enduring brands, while tech was viewed as cyclical and fickle.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
When the researchers applied a voltage, the molecule underwent cyclic motion with a clear directional preference.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cyclic

Adverb

But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly dismissed previous caution of AI tools and encouraged rapid autonomous innovation at the Pentagon.

— Chiara Eisner, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Trump has repeatedly denied ordering the disruption of Starlink, despite Musk's public assertions that the order would have come from the White House.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeatedly

Adjective

People with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, young children and anyone 65 or older are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu, and Turner urged anyone fitting those categories to take extra precautions this season.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Many monkeys died, while others developed chronic immunodeficiency.

— Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of chronic

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