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 In his last days, my dying father longed for figs and other fruit, but thyme and duqqa were the only foods available in abundance under siege. Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025 If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025 Three games in less than five (six) days. Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025 Final passage could be several days away if Democrats object and delay the process. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025 The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for three days. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025 Just build in a few buffer days for poor conditions, and remember, precipitation isn’t all bad in Zion. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 Despite volcanic fury on social media in recent days, there has been little serious external pressure on Davie to resign. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025 The Dodgers star was also on the mound on three days rest as Los Angeles hoped for a Hollywood ending despite a unique rule that could have prevented him from picking up the bat and taking the mound in the same game. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for days
Noun
  • Kentucky entered Thursday night averaging nine turnovers per game but turned it over 10 times in the first half alone, and 20 for the game.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For us, and for so many others, Saturday mornings in a college town aren’t just about football.
    Christina Daves, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Wind chill values will be in the teens both mornings.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Tickets cost $28 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-12, with discounts available for military members and adults ages 65 and up.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table Foster your little one’s motor skills with this activity table that allows babies ages 6 months and up to flip, slide, roll, spin, and press the buttons, wheels, and lights.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Daylight saving time officially ends on the second-earliest possible date this year, giving way to earlier sunrises and sunsets.
    Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Settle in for some of the area’s best cocktails before the venue becomes an all-out dance party with a DJ on weekend evenings.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Daytime acts will include soloists or duos, and evenings will feature full bands spanning country, rock, and regional favorites.
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In recent days, tremor patterns at the summit have been consistent with periods of low tremor that correlate with ponds filling with magma and tremor spikes related to magma drainback, according to the USGS.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The eras tour Denim has always kept one foot in the past but instead of the ’70s or ’90s, the bold, vibrant spirit of the ’80s is reshaping vintage design with a new perspective.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
  • DeMarcus Ware in my attempt to adjust for eras and opportunities.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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 10 Jan. 2026.

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