by the day

phrase

: as each day passes
things are getting better by the day.

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The odds the Tigers (51-58, 4 1/2 games out of a playoff spot) will trade Skubal seem to rise by the day. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026 One square down sits generatable action, home to freelance marketplaces and stock agencies, where the scene is growing more brutal by the day. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Tentpoles with integrity will be especially important as generative AI makes the industry’s appetite for replicable content more cynical by the day. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 July 2026 Kids and teens have access to their own separate club spaces, with age-appropriate activities that change by the day, as well as a whimsical playground. Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for by the day

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“By the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20day. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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