one day
idiom
1
: at some time in the future
One day, it'll happen. You'll see.
People may one day be able to take vacations to the moon.
2
: on a day in the past
I went to her house one day and had lunch with her.
One day, we had a terrible argument.
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And no one wakes up one day to find their missing limbs miraculously restored.
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Joseph MacBeth, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
The Florida Panthers held their exit interviews with the media on Saturday, one day before the team’s parade to celebrate their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
Her doctor does hope to get her out by June 27, though, one day before her son’s wedding.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
The suspect was arrested just one day after Young took to X to defend the city after comments made by sports analyst Stephen A. Smith, who said NBA players don't want to play in Memphis due to safety concerns.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Joseph MacBeth, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
The Florida Panthers held their exit interviews with the media on Saturday, one day before the team’s parade to celebrate their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
Her doctor does hope to get her out by June 27, though, one day before her son’s wedding.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
The suspect was arrested just one day after Young took to X to defend the city after comments made by sports analyst Stephen A. Smith, who said NBA players don't want to play in Memphis due to safety concerns.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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“One day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20day. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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