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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
Cities that have become overcrowded with tourists in summer, particularly Venice, have been putting in regulations to limit the number of visitors per day.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But the team repeated the test on day 10, in anticipation of discussing withdrawal of care with the boy’s parents.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
New Jersey Transit said that the strike could affect 350,000 people per day, and MetLife Stadium this week warned that there would be no New Jersey Transit bus or rail service for Shakira concerts Thursday and Friday.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 May 2025
The Washington native’s performances in New York came the day after his set at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in North Carolina.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But the team repeated the test on day 10, in anticipation of discussing withdrawal of care with the boy’s parents.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
New Jersey Transit said that the strike could affect 350,000 people per day, and MetLife Stadium this week warned that there would be no New Jersey Transit bus or rail service for Shakira concerts Thursday and Friday.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 May 2025
The Washington native’s performances in New York came the day after his set at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in North Carolina.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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My personal preference was to drink a cup after a big daytime meal to stave off a siesta thanks to its brightness.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
12 May 2025
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Andrea Mitchell left her long-running daytime show on MSNBC to focus more on reporting for NBC News.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 May 2025
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In the suit, Rivers, who used the name Sara Stokes at the time, alleges that she and her bandmates were subjected to an abusive environment while making the show.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Just being able to have … the physical and emotional connection at the same time.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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In the morning, the husband noticed lights on in the house across the community path.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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So, nix that step by building a home gym that makes squeezing in a HIIT class first thing in the morning, a treadmill run at lunch or a yoga session on the fly much more doable.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
17 May 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,
9 May 2025
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Read Next World Elusive predator — the color of night — appears in daylight in Thailand.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The Department of Energy was born out of a fear in the 1970s that America was entering an era of energy scarcity and that government action was necessary to mitigate that risk.—
Jack Spencer,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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The plot has been kept under wraps, but in the trailer for the film, news coverage and social media posts revisit the chaotic pandemic era, from reports tracking the virus’ spread to the rising racial reckoning and protests against police brutality that erupted in the summer.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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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
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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
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Ventura is testifying while nearly nine months pregnant, and judge Arun Subramanian sparred with the defense Thursday afternoon over a slow cross-examination process.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Huntsman and Lim declined to comment Thursday afternoon.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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In April, total day viewership was up 44% since Trump’s inauguration compared to the post-election transition period, the network noted.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024 through March 20, 2025.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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