Definitions

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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Employees routinely took newborn kangaroos, wildcats and goats home overnight to provide round-the-clock feeding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

One key difference: Perpetual futures offer round-the-clock trading seven days a week and settlement at regular intervals.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

She met with Sheinbaum, who deployed to Uruapan the thousands of soldiers Manzo had asked for, and who assigned Quiroz round-the-clock protection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The mother-of-two and former head receptionist at French Connection now needs round-the-clock care.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The discovery returned Lawrence to a round-the-clock schedule at the Rad Lab, supervising the bombardment of dozens of elements with his magic bullet.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

round-the-clock

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