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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 loss of immigrant businesses would be felt in day to day life, Feltman explained.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings.
▪ Sunday forecast.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings.
▪ Sunday forecast.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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In the 1990 Home Run Derby, which took place in the daytime the previous day, Cubs All-Star Ryne Sandberg hit three home runs to pace the National League to a 4-1 win over an AL team that included Mark McGwire, Ken Griffey Jr. and Jose Canseco.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Smaller-scale Russian daytime strikes across Ukraine killed at least 35 civilians and wounded more than 150 from July 29 to July 31.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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At the same time, Richardson acknowledged that immigration law often lags behind real-world developments.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Those are familiar sounds from familiar voices that wafted through radios or were covered by prom bands at another time of life.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And, of course, the mighty Hodag breakfast sandwich coddled me in the morning after a night out on Brady Street.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The need is for volunteers to help four to five hours in the morning Tuesday through Friday one to three times per month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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Tame Impala is back with new music, beginning what looks to be the start of another era – one that fans of the act have been waiting patiently for.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Instead, a tape of his voice and songs helped land him a record deal during the heyday of the early Seventies’ singer-songwriter era.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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These storms, which are expected to weaken after sunrise, are affecting southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas and northern Missouri and are expected to remain north of Interstate 70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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Travelers can do just that from overlooks on the South Rim, such as Mather Point and popular sunrise/sunset viewing spot Hopi Point, or the less crowded North Rim via Cape Royal and Bright Angel Point.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Then, spend a quiet afternoon reading ensconced on the lounge chairs outside your villa, or take the winding stairs down the cliff to your own private watering hole.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The chance of showers continues Tuesday in the morning and early afternoon, picking back up in the evening with a possible thunderstorm.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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The number of officer injuries dwindled from 14 to 4 in the same period.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, July 30 at 2pm, with an early access period for FLC Members starting on Wednesday, July 30 at noon.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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