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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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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
Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
The president has also heard from Britain’s King Charles III and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recent days.
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
It’s been blistering in New York City, with temperatures registering in the high 90s on successive days, then climbing to 100 degrees Thursday and mercilessly extending into the Fourth of July.
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Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Call about three days in advance so workers can come to your property and mark the lines.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Fighting with Hezbollah has continued, days after a new agreement was signed in Washington.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
The president has also heard from Britain’s King Charles III and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recent days.
—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
It’s been blistering in New York City, with temperatures registering in the high 90s on successive days, then climbing to 100 degrees Thursday and mercilessly extending into the Fourth of July.
—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Call about three days in advance so workers can come to your property and mark the lines.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Fighting with Hezbollah has continued, days after a new agreement was signed in Washington.
—
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for days
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In addition to the dangerous heat, there is a chance for a few pop-up storms, mainly Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings.
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock.
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The combination of a western trough, northern storm energy and southern heat is stretching the nation’s temperature range from below-freezing mornings to dangerous afternoon heat all within the same day.
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The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data.
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His winning series, taken across the Netherlands, turns to the street markets, a space where people of all ages and backgrounds meet, exchange words, share warmth and move on.
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Airborne dust can produce hazy conditions, and can sometimes lead to colorful sunrises and sunsets.
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Looking ahead to early next week, some Saharan dust builds into DFW, causing some reduction in air quality, dusty skies and more colorful sunrises and sunsets.
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If the teams are still tied after the two extra periods, the match will go to penalties.
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The heat wave is expected to peak during one of the busiest travel and outdoor celebration periods of the year.
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Morning dawns gray and dismal, but the rain has almost ended.
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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.
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Known as a miner’s cut or old mine cut, this style hearkens back to the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
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From overseeing the Dodgers during one of the franchise's most influential eras to remaining involved in ownership and player development across the sport, the family's impact extended well beyond the major leagues.
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“Days.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/days. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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