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

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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

The union requested information about how the tip pool is managed but had not received details to determine how much tipped employees actually earn beyond their hourly wages, Hoeschen said. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026 Over the past 12 months, average hourly earnings have risen by 3%. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hourly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourly

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Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Colbert also asked Gerwig about the role of faith in her filmmaking, a fitting topic for a discussion about Lewis’ work, which often explored theological issues.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

The whiplash is a lot to process, and Dominique Purdy, who makes music as the Koreatown Oddity, constantly works to make sense of it.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adjective

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
The North Korea-China bridge is much bigger and likely capable of carrying round-the-clock, two-way traffic including containers and heavy cargo trucks, according to Jeong Eun-i, an analyst from South Korea’s Institute for National Unification.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of round-the-clock

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The actor and his wife, singer Dua Lipa, are frequently spotted walking their actual dog, a Labrador-Rottweiler named Golo.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adjective

As Josh noted, a lot of this recent fundamental momentum is thought of as cyclical and not durable by the analysts.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Officials have urged preparations for drought, heat and fires as the El Niño — a cyclical climate phenomenon that normally rises temperatures and increases drought in the Amazon — develops.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of cyclic

Adverb

Musk has repeatedly treated the sports car as a lower priority than Tesla’s other projects, while also blaming supply chain shortages for earlier delays.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Trump repeatedly leaned on Thune to kill the filibuster in order to pass it, and other senators wanted Thune to try to force Democrats to pull off a talking filibuster to block the bill.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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