Definition of middaynext
as in noon
the middle of the day by midday the sun and heat were unbearable

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Recent Examples of midday Wind gusts of 15 to 35 mph were expected across the Valley from Redding to Sacramento, with the strongest gusts north of Sacramento during the morning and midday, according to Bee meteorologist Sean Timberlake. — Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The midday draw came up 5, 6, 17, 19 and 30, numbers on Quick Pick tickets bought at the Riviera Beach Publix, 228 Blue Heron Blvd. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Charlotte had three homicides on Sunday, including one killing midday on the 300 block of East Trade Street. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 Bush was going to deliver a speech about education, link up with his brother the governor for some family time, and return at midday Tuesday to sojourn at Camp David. — Sonya Ross For The Atlanta Journal-Contitution, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midday
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noon
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  • Start at noon, the middle of the day is most auspicious, and go until the last guest leaves, no matter how late.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • By noon on Monday, a gauge further downstream on the North Canadian River near El Reno showed no flow.
    — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Midday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midday. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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