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as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
during the day, we like to go play ball in the park
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as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of day
The Dome is a quiet spot for reading and wave-watching during the day.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The only unsettled matter coming into the contest centered on whether or not LAFC stars Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga, who combined for four goals and three assists in the first leg, would play with the team navigating a stretch of four games over 12 days.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines resumed flights to parts of Mexico on Tuesday, following two days of cancellations in connection with civil unrest sparked by the killing of a powerful cartel leader in Mexico.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
All ticket buyers who purchased through Front Gate Tickets will receive a full refund in as little as 30 days.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The only unsettled matter coming into the contest centered on whether or not LAFC stars Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga, who combined for four goals and three assists in the first leg, would play with the team navigating a stretch of four games over 12 days.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines resumed flights to parts of Mexico on Tuesday, following two days of cancellations in connection with civil unrest sparked by the killing of a powerful cartel leader in Mexico.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
All ticket buyers who purchased through Front Gate Tickets will receive a full refund in as little as 30 days.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
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After iftar, the evening meal that breaks their daytime fast, families gather to watch their picks from the year’s crop of soap operas and political and historical dramas, snacking on sweets and nuts and drinking tea and coffee until late into the night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Asparagus grows well in summer daytime temperatures of about 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Data discipline allows organizations to connect real-time industrial conditions to enterprise workflows, making sure decisions are based on trustworthy and contextual information.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the 2010s, as private companies like Arianespace and SpaceX came to the forefront, launch costs dropped to below $10,000 per kg for the first time.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the early morning July 4, heavy rain sent the Guadalupe River surging into the historic Central Texas camp.—
Emily Foxhall,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lovely people, every one, but if your definition of vacation privacy includes stepping onto your terrace without locking eyes with someone else's morning routine, request a standalone cottage or spring for a villa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The general idea of daylight saving time is to maximize the use of natural daylight, according to the Almanac.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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When does daylight savings time start 2026 spring forward?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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While the era of easy, equity-like returns is fading as the asset class matures and competition intensifies, private credit’s growth phase is not over just yet, said PitchBook analyst Kyle Walters.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Leveraging strengths in hardware, sensors, batteries, and software ecosystems, these firms could accelerate the arrival of humanoid assistants for homes, retail, and service industries, reshaping the post-smartphone era.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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For everything from a sunrise espresso to late‑night Negronis, there’s also the lobby bar with its signature menu of international favorites like burgers, salads, and sandwiches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cars began circulating in Guadalajara before sunrise Monday with the start of the work week, a notable change from Sunday when Jalisco's state capital and Mexico's second-largest city was almost completely shut down as fearful residents stayed home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, told Wall Street analysts during an afternoon conference call that the company was cooperating with the district attorney’s office.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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London — London Fashion Week was given a royal christening of sorts on Thursday afternoon when King Charles sat front row on a gold cushion at British Nigerian designer Tolu Coker’s Fall-Winter 2026 show.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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As the final seconds of the third period evaporated, the American players left the ice and went to their locker room.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, an event that will draw an even larger economic influx with a wider international crowd over a longer period of time.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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