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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
An estimated 20,000 people normally attend the festival over three days, Scheider said.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
This motion is expected to continue for the next few days, the hurricane center said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The air cools, the days shorten, and there’s room for new habits.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
This motion is expected to continue for the next few days, the hurricane center said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The air cools, the days shorten, and there’s room for new habits.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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My first meal here was a late lunch at Magnolia, a relaxed daytime eatery.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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During the daytime, streams of people would be brought to hospitals with blast wounds, with explosive fragments having ricocheted through their bodies, Ali said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This 12-pack of landscape lights is a limited-time deal, so don’t miss the opportunity to stake them in beside your pool, sidewalk, outdoor stairs, or garden for this low price.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Basically, average lows are getting hotter both at night and in the early morning, a trend seen across the country and globe.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca and Jake Haro made a brief appearance at the Riverside Hall of Justice in California to enter a not guilty plea to murder charges on Thursday morning.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In May, for instance, the Department of Education discontinued Biden-era grants worth $1 billion aimed at improving mental health services in schools, saying the programs were not advancing administration priorities.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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After all, scallops were a key element in Queen Anne and Victorian era designs from the 18th and 19th centuries, respectively.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scattered areas of visibility below 1 mile, and as low as 1/4 mile in isolated locations, will continue until after sunrise, at which point fog should quickly clear out.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The woman, who goes by Madi online, shared the clip, to her TikTok account @tiktakmadi on Friday, showing a thin layer of white clouds in the sky, revealing the shimmering skyscrapers, reflecting the pink light of the sunrise above the iconic city.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Padres trailed by two runs in what had been a more lopsided game; in the top of the third, starting pitcher Nestor Cortes, who allowed a leadoff home run to begin the afternoon, surrendered back-to-back-to-back homers for the second time this season.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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As of Wednesday afternoon, a crew of 1,851 firefighters effectively contained 12% of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having entered the final period maintaining the 17-3 lead, the game concluded with the Tar Heels securing a 20-3 victory.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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