round-the-clock

adjective

ˈrau̇n(d)-ṯẖə-ˈkläk

Synonyms of round-the-clock next

: around-the-clock

Examples of round-the-clock in a Sentence

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While on conditional release, both men must abide by stringent conditions and will be monitored via GPS and security on a round-the-clock basis. —

City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025 The food and beverage community’s sacrifices and grueling, round-the-clock work are recognized. —

USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 View 1 Images Americans will soon have access to an infusion device that provides round-the-clock effective relief of Parkinson's disease. —

New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025 However, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the fentanyl transdermal system is a patch prescribed by health care professionals to be applied to the skin as the patch treats and manages opioid-tolerant patients who need daily, round-the-clock, long-term pain medicine. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for round-the-clock

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of round-the-clock was in 1907

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“Round-the-clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/round-the-clock. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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