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

He still needs round-the-clock care and lives in a home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, for people with acquired brain injuries.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

It would take more than two years of round-the-clock campaigning just to give each and every one a quick handshake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Despite the run of bad news, the U.K. government still sees new reactors as a crucial source of round-the-clock low-carbon power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The first thing he does is instruct Soldier Jackson, his second in command, to set up a two-person, round-the-clock guard on Peeta.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

round-the-clock

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