days

Definition of daysnext
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 Winger Mathis Albert surpassed Gio Reyna as the youngest American to play in Germany’s Bundesliga yesterday, appearing as a substitute for Borussia Dortmund at 16 years, 11 months and five days old. Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 As Stagecoach embraces rock-centric acts like Counting Crows and Third Eye Blind, as well as genre-defying artists like BigXthaPlug, Roth reflected on how rock & roll has changed since his days in Van Halen. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026 Four days into the new year, a post on the farm’s Instagram page excitedly announces the start of its 2026 season. Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Staffers have described their days as a dark bureaucratic comedy. Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 If your carry-on can fit one, a reusable water bottle will be a game-changer on your next cruise as well as handy on excursion and travel days, too. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 Inside the warehouse, the construction workers at Timbercraft Tiny Homes finish building a new house every eight days. Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026 Two days later, he was found unresponsive. Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026 Disturbing the peace carries a maximum sentence of 90 days or a $100 fine in Louisiana. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for days
Noun
  • She has been capped five times at international level since her senior debut against Spain in June 2025, and says a World Cup place remains her ambition.
    Ali Rampling, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The Mets have scored one run or none 10 times, including five shutouts.
    Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • After that, the region dries out for the weekend, with cooler mornings and more seasonable afternoon temperatures returning.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Complimentary daily classes are offered in the mornings and evenings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to exhibitions, visitors can also attend artist lectures, art workshops for all ages, and public tours.
    Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The best units are in building number eight, close to the ocean and ideally positioned for views of both sunrises and sunsets.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • It's also known for its spectacular sunrises.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Martens examines how theme parks are taking inspiration from theater, bringing guests more one-on-one experiences with characters; and how after-hours events such as Disney’s Halloween Oogie Boogie Bash, Pride nights and Star Wars inspired evenings have become big business at theme parks.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Most evenings, Mohamed Ismail would sit at his local ‘ahwa, one of the small, no-frills coffee shops that are the cornerstone of social life in Cairo.
    Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some Reddit users said results can vary widely by location, with a few claiming the request is sometimes ignored during busy periods or depending on the store.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Check with your local nursery for plants best suited for your area that don't mind being inundated with water for brief periods.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The evolution of the Anglo-American Special Relationship underscores important events of that global total war, and the Cold War and post-Cold War eras that have followed.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Pseudonyms were important in the colonial and Revolutionary eras to protect dissidents from retaliation by English officials.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Given the many false dawns in recent months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was reluctant to speculate on the outcome when quizzed by reporters on Tuesday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Wait until tomorrow when clarity dawns.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026

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