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as in daytime
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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as in morning
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 day
The loss of immigrant businesses would be felt in day to day life, Feltman explained.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings.
▪ Sunday forecast.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings.
▪ Sunday forecast.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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How Trees Cool Cities In daytime, trees help reduce temperature by blocking solar radiation while water evaporation and foliage alters the airflow.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Her rise to daytime stardom began that same year when she was cast as Lisa Miller (later Lisa Grimaldi) on the CBS soap As the World Turns.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Recent data up to July 19 shows a drop in both violent and property crime across Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, where police have focused efforts on countering a triple-digit increase compared with this time this year.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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After closing for almost a year due to a project that upgraded multiple areas of the park, Ludington State Park, Michigan's most popular campground, will underground construction again this fall — this time to renovate the beloved Skyline Trail.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The need is for volunteers to help four to five hours in the morning Tuesday through Friday one to three times per month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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And, of course, the mighty Hodag breakfast sandwich coddled me in the morning after a night out on Brady Street.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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With players having more freedom of movement than ever, coaches worry that a stark drop in spending — especially in the span of one offseason — will lead to the most frantic offseason of the NIL era yet.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Saturday, July 26 Orchestra performance: The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra will perform big-band era music at an Adult Summer Reading Concert set for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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These storms, which are expected to weaken after sunrise, are affecting southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas and northern Missouri and are expected to remain north of Interstate 70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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Travelers can do just that from overlooks on the South Rim, such as Mather Point and popular sunrise/sunset viewing spot Hopi Point, or the less crowded North Rim via Cape Royal and Bright Angel Point.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Then, spend a quiet afternoon reading ensconced on the lounge chairs outside your villa, or take the winding stairs down the cliff to your own private watering hole.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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That small section of fire was extinguished Sunday afternoon, but videos posted on social media by South Metro Fire Rescue showed the flames continue to spread across the grassy open space, sending up a wall of smoke.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
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The number of officer injuries dwindled from 14 to 4 in the same period.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Of course, the postpartum period can lead to scary symptoms like depression that need to be treated by the new mom’s doctor and a mental health professional.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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