DAWNING (ON) Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

dawning (on)

verb

present participle of dawn (on)

as in occurring (to)

to enter the mind of it finally dawned on me that I had been going the wrong way

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striking

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The Houthis are one of several Iranian proxies that have threatened to widen the conflict with the rebel group striking commercial shipping and recently ramping up attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.

— Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
The Groton Police Department were dispatched to the scene after several emergency calls came into Groton Emergency Dispatch regarding an evading black SUV striking Tanta-Quidgeon and leaving the scene, according to the Groton Police Department.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

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