days

plural of day
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2
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 He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees. Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025 The city must notify the state at least 90 days before the first day of the month in which the ordinance is effective. Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025 Postecoglou expects to hold talks with the Forest hierarchy in the coming days to discuss what the future holds. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025 After a pair of subpar performances in recent days, Messi was back to his usual self against the Revolution. Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025 Cover and chill leftovers up to 3 days. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025 Most of the protests outside the ICE facility, about 2 miles south of downtown, have been peaceful, but occasionally have ended in the deployment of tear gas and resulted in the facility being closed for several days in the summer. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025 Still, with less than three days until the government funding deadline, lawmakers remain far apart on negotiations, increasing the chances of a shutdown. Erin Doherty, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025 With the start of training camp for the Golden State Warriors just days ago, the summer-long Jonathan Kuminga saga still hasn't come to a resolution. Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for days
Noun
  • To promote what executives described as modern ways of working, Elanco changed blueprint plans several times over the course of half a decade.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The federal government has either shut down or experienced funding gaps 14 times since 1980.
    Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As the first Egyptian astronaut—and the first Arab and African woman in space—her career has been shaped by brutally early mornings, periods of total isolation, and even digital detoxes from social media to toughen her mental focus.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • All other ages were in single digits, SSA said.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Police discovered that two men, ages 37 and 41, had sustained gunshot wounds to the head.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Its ruffled edges and tartan plaid pattern can bring dimension and texture to any space, and its soft cotton fabric adds a plush touch to curl up at home on winter evenings.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Mercury Glass Jar Candle Our Ribbed Candles (available in 18 and 12-ounce sizes) offer a variety of rich, warm scents perfect for autumn evenings.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Judge is a blockbuster batter, the kind who builds folklore, evokes spirits and looms over eras.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Its genetic fingerprints showed up in mammoths from different eras and regions, hinting at a long-term relationship.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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