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round-the-clock

[round-thuh-klok] / ˈraʊnd ðəˈklɒk /
ADJECTIVE
continual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
around-the-clock constant continuous endless incessant interminable nonstop ongoing perpetual relentless unbroken unending uninterrupted
WEAK
aeonian ceaseless connected consecutive dateless enduring eternal everlasting frequent oft-repeated permanent persistent persisting recurrent regular repeated repetitive running staying steady timeless unceasing unchanging unfailing unflagging unremitting unvarying unwaning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bounded broken ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished incontinuous intermittent interrupted stopping terminable terminating transient

Example Sentences

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The “CNN effect” refers to the impact that round-the-clock news coverage has on policymakers to react to what’s happening.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Cineplexes across India are packing in up to three dozen near round-the-clock shows daily, running from early mornings to late nights.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The promise of a 100-hour iron-air battery is that it can store enough power from renewable assets to allow for round-the-clock clean electricity for several days.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

That idea has been controversial within an industry seeking access to round-the-clock power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Geeks keep their computers on round-the-clock and often work irregular hours, in part because Web-surfing, software trading, and collecting and ICQ and Hotline messaging are factored in.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz