dawning 1 of 2

as in dawn
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance the cold, gray dawning of a wintry day

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dawning

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verb

present participle of dawn

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Noun
  • Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram 817-390-7760 Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics.
    Mac Engel May 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
  • As energetic young crowds descend on the sandy beaches dancing dusk until dawn, wellness-minded hippies retreat to the bohemian hamlets in the quieter parts of the island.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • The Russian Space Agency also has launched its share of space tourists, beginning with a California financier in 2001.
    Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Luckily, beginning this week, whatever spun off the tracks should begin to get under control once again.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For Tillet, the best thing about Sydney in the early morning is experiencing a sunrise at the beach.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
  • From an early jog at sunrise to a late-night workout class, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra can track your health and keep up with your workouts without weighing you down.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.
    Li Cohen, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.
    Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Operators are used in quantum physics to perform transformations on quantum states arising through changes in physical factors.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
  • As this technology and its diverse applications continue to evolve, SSE providers should stay closely attuned to the opportunities and challenges arising for customers in relation to security.
    Thyaga Vasudevan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.
    S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
Noun
  • In the morning, the husband noticed lights on in the house across the community path.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • The best times to clean windows are early morning, evening, or on overcast days.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
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“Dawning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawning. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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