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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
Just days after choosing Fever rookie Raven Johnson over generational superstar Caitlin Clark to front the promotional graphics for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Storm, Indiana took the court and let the box score settle the discourse.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Even years later, on hot days, the North End smelled like a gingerbread house.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Then, they’d be returned to their individual headcovers after long days on the range.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Her transfer comes after days of pleading by her family and others who described her condition as critical.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The first of three games in seven days will begin without Bouanga, who is suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 May 2026
And just four days after suffering a full right finger dislocation, in which the bone of his pinky broke through skin, the reserve forward was available for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Just nine days into her new job, she was then transported to The Royal London Hospital.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Even years later, on hot days, the North End smelled like a gingerbread house.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Then, they’d be returned to their individual headcovers after long days on the range.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Her transfer comes after days of pleading by her family and others who described her condition as critical.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The first of three games in seven days will begin without Bouanga, who is suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 May 2026
And just four days after suffering a full right finger dislocation, in which the bone of his pinky broke through skin, the reserve forward was available for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Just nine days into her new job, she was then transported to The Royal London Hospital.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for days
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At times, officials in the Mayor’s office viewed Jeffries as an ally.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some come out the other side of illness, but most loop through an unpredictable whirlpool, at times within sight of shore, at other moments spinning back out to sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The concentrated schedule created a sense of occasion and urgency that is diluted when games are spread across Thursdays, occasional Wednesdays, Friday holidays, Saturday nights, Sunday mornings and multiple streaming-exclusive windows.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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My life has been built around doing mornings.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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The academy is for female inmates, ages 13 to 18, who need mental health or substance abuse services, according to the Department of Juvenile Justice website.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The resort’s Bula Club includes complimentary nanny service for kids under five, and for children ages six to 12, there are hands-on activities such as mangrove planting, sustainability lessons, reef education, storytelling, and visits to nearby villages.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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End Where the Mountains Meet the Sea Cap off your trip in Acadia National Park, where the Cadillac Mountain summit catches some of the earliest sunrises in the country.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Having dinner at their house reminded me so much of evenings with my mother, my father, and my brother.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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These free, family‑friendly evenings offer popcorn, fresh air and a relaxed way to spend time with neighbors.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The submarines are said to be designed for shallow waters like the Strait of Hormuz and can operate quietly for limited periods on battery power.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Using James and/or Spence as first-choice right-backs in the tougher matches, when England are likely to spend significant periods on the back foot, and saving Alexander-Arnold for specific occasions appears a good way of getting the best from the former Liverpool star.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Its story, told through the lens of a billionaire entrepreneur who has certainly seen a lot, has bigger implications for how market dynamics from different eras collide.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Furthermore, stars are getting injured during the postseason more frequently than prior eras of NBA history, so extra recovery time is crucial.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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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.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Given the many false dawns in recent months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was reluctant to speculate on the outcome when quizzed by reporters on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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