DAYBREAKS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

daybreaks

noun

plural of daybreak

as in days

the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance I always seem to wake up at daybreak, regardless of what the clock says

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Noun

On especially warm days, consider a beer slushie instead of a traditional pour.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of days

Noun

Orthodox Jewish leaders have argued that later winter sunrises could complicate prayer schedules that are tied to sunrise and sunset.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Winter sunsets would be about an hour later, but winter sunrises would also be about an hour later in those states.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of sunrises

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Nobody had cleaned up the bloodstains in the courtyard; the concierge mopped the place down in the early mornings but avoided washing away what remained of the crime.

— Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Opponents counter that permanent daylight saving time could lead to very dark winter mornings, particularly in northern states, raising concerns about safety, health and daily routines.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

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