days

plural of day
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as in times
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the brief but glorious day of the clipper ship

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as in mornings
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 days Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Because of its open-work design, the sweater makes a versatile choice for cool, end-of-summer nights and warm fall days. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025 In the days since his death, Kirk’s accounts across the internet have gained millions of followers, according to data compiled by CNN. Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025 However, one worry did peak in her mind during her final days. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2025 Cooler days are nearly upon us, so before the temperatures officially drop, stock your wardrobe with pieces equipped to keep you cozy during all your fall adventures. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025 The wildfire has burned 13,966 acres after being active for five days. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The Lions visit six days later. Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 In his final days, Paul Reubens — best known as Pee-wee Herman — sat for more than 40 hours of one-on-one interviews for the HBO docuseries Pee-wee as Himself. Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Late nights, early mornings and little sleep.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Critics, however, say additional dark mornings could lead to grogginess for commuters and parents who drive their children to school, especially in the winter months.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.
    Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Smartphones are surprisingly good at capturing sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic skies.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The moon turns red once it is completely blocked by Earth’s shadow, illuminated by red-orange light from the sunsets and sunrises on the Earth, Petro said.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The blazer is also lined, which comes in handy on chilly evenings.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Expect signature evenings from formal five-course dinners to relaxed grill nights under the stars.
    Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Solid rocket motors can be stored for longer periods of time and are easier to conceal, transport, and launch on demand.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In urban zones, these totals are particularly disruptive during high-traffic periods.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In previous eras, there was more than one way to visit Kalaupapa, including by air and on foot via a hiking trail.
    Will McGough, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The phonograph records contain aspects that encapsulate life on Earth, such as samples of music from different cultures and eras, natural and man-made sounds from Earth, and electronic information encoded in analog form that an advanced civilization could convert into photographs.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And there are no signs of letting up as a new nine-month term dawns in October with more major cases awaiting.
    Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Days.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/days. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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