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to come into existence
a smile dawned on his face as he got the joke
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Recent Examples of dawned
So, as 1990 dawned a new decade, Welsh focused on cellular mechanics.
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Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The deal’s status became even more fragile as Thursday dawned and Iran said Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
But then, over the course of several viewings, new recognitions dawned—on the social contract, illusions of class, and the artist’s deft use of color in this gorgeous study of red, white, and blue.
—Laura Brown, Artforum, 25 Mar. 2026
As the day of the eclipse dawned, the weather over Alor Setar deteriorated, forcing Gnanamoorthy to abandon his original plan in favor of a new destination on the eastern shoreline of the peninsula, close to the city of Kota Bharu, 310 miles (500 km) to the north.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
As Monday dawned, the mood in financial markets was grim.
—Denitsa Tsekova, Bloomberg, 10 Mar. 2026
When Sunday dawned, the fog lifted.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Without your bravery and persistence, this new day would not have dawned.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Sunday dawned sunny and clear with blue skies and little wind, allowing the climb to go ahead.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The deal’s status became even more fragile as Thursday dawned and Iran said Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
But then, over the course of several viewings, new recognitions dawned—on the social contract, illusions of class, and the artist’s deft use of color in this gorgeous study of red, white, and blue.
—Laura Brown, Artforum, 25 Mar. 2026
As the day of the eclipse dawned, the weather over Alor Setar deteriorated, forcing Gnanamoorthy to abandon his original plan in favor of a new destination on the eastern shoreline of the peninsula, close to the city of Kota Bharu, 310 miles (500 km) to the north.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
As Monday dawned, the mood in financial markets was grim.
—Denitsa Tsekova, Bloomberg, 10 Mar. 2026
When Sunday dawned, the fog lifted.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Without your bravery and persistence, this new day would not have dawned.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Sunday dawned sunny and clear with blue skies and little wind, allowing the climb to go ahead.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawned
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Safonov, who began his football career in Krasnodar’s academy aged 12, is not your typical footballer.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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China’s metals industry began this year with its biggest profits in at least a decade as soaring prices for aluminum and copper handed the sector a major boost.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Then the Spurs started the third quarter half on a 13-0 run and erased that lead before the end of the quarter.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The controversy over his military records arose over his previous claim that he was awarded the Bronze Star.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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But as the ball swung around the perimeter, opportunities arose for the likes of Dosunmu and McDaniels to crack the paint off the bounce.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her teammates intercepted her and commenced a celebration that finally elicited a Nelson smile.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The zebra mascot originated in 1927 under unusual circumstances.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The premise remains intact from the series, following Alex Brightman and Sara Chase as Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble, a modern couple (originated onscreen by Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong) who stumble into a magical town where life unfolds entirely in song.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the chimps finally relented, Basie was escorted back home by an over 50-year-old male chimp named BF, who had appeared to be close with Basie over the years.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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An initial proposal that appeared before the Glenview Development Commission last year called for three buildings on the site.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Following Prince’s death, there was a two-year investigation into the circumstances around his untimely passing.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The hospice movement that emerged in the latter half of the last century improved conditions for patients in the later years of life, replacing sterile, clinical hospital settings with holistic care centered on pain management, dignity, and quality of life.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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One Midwestern city has emerged as a nitrate pollution hot spot, with levels in local rivers so high that the city had to build one of the largest nitrate removal plants in the world.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Dawned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawned. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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