days

noun

Definition of daysnext
plural of day
1
as in daytimes
the hours of light between one night and the next during the day, we like to go play ball in the park

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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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3
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 Colt’s father, Colin Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison two days later, as his lawyer announced plans to appeal. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 Four accounts across four services were involved, and Hugging Face’s forensic timeline documents 17,600 distinct actions across four days. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Store the cake, covered, in the refrigerator for up to four days. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 For the third time in nine days since returning from the FIFA World Cup break, that formula worked wonders for Los Angeles Football Club. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026 The combination of these two groups feeding on a single stem of common milkweed cleared all the leaves and seed pods within three days. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Two decomposed bodies have been found within five days at a park in western North Carolina, and both cases are classified as murders, according to investigators. — Mark Price july 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026 Thousands of fans — treated with Doctor Doom masks and capes — waited nearly days to get a glimpse of Feige’s grand plan for the next era of the MCU. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 26 July 2026 As for Rutenberg’s replacement, the Falcons hired Patrick Toney, who spent just over 50 days as Ole Miss’ defensive coordinator, a stint that followed three years as the Arizona Cardinals’ defensive backs coach. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for days
  1. evenings
  2. times
  3. mornings
  4. ages
  5. sunrises
  6. periods
  7. dawns
  8. eras
Noun
  • In the evenings, most guests gravitate toward the fireplace in the bar, aptly named Assemblage, or take their glasses of champagne to the wrought-iron tables scattered on the terrace to admire the sunset.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At large staffing firms, recruiters often find themselves either responding to candidates on weekends and evenings or missing out on great applicants because of slow response times.
    — Ritu Mohanka, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of evenings
Noun
  • Another study published by the CDC in March 2022 showed that unvaccinated adults were 12 times more likely to be hospitalized than those who had received an initial series and booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • One of the loveliest times of day is in the morning when sun streams through the windows that look out onto the street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of times
Noun
  • After years of exploring national parks across the country—from early mornings in Acadia to unforgettable days spotting wildlife in Yellowstone—I’ve found that no two parks require you to pack the same way.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After spreading the seeds, water with a sprinkler in the mornings or the evenings, when the sun isn’t intense.
    — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mornings
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  • The panel endorsed the drugmaker’s request for traditional approval for the vaccine in adults ages 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults 65 and older, which requires further trials to prove clinical benefit.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As of late, celebrities of all ages have made a convincing case for low-rise jeans.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ages
Noun
  • The difference can be dramatic, with evening daylight lasting later into the day while winter sunrises arrive much later.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • Usually, environmental cues such as sunrises and sunsets help set your internal clock.
    — Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of sunrises
Noun
  • Crepe myrtles need about an inch of water per week and supplemental water is especially important during periods of intense drought.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • On top of that, many schools have kids spending lots of time on screens, even though staring at them for long periods can be stressful and exhausting.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of periods
Noun
  • Morning dawns gray and dismal, but the rain has almost ended.
    — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.
    — Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Definition of dawns
Noun
  • In the end, the matchup felt like two eras colliding between two different franchises.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The subtle crime drama is filled with locations and characters that evoke the city’s rich history, documenting the passage of time while exploring what made its past eras so great.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of eras

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