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as in morn
the time from sunrise until noon
after working in the fields all morning, we were ready for a hearty lunch
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as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
morning has broken
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
the period when people in ancient Mesopotamia began living in cities is usually regarded as the morning of civilization
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Recent Examples of morning
May 21 – June 20 This morning, a clear goal takes shape.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Booms were heard in Doha on Wednesday morning, according to Reuters.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
Paired with easy ballet flats or sleek sneakers, the final look feels perfectly suited for brisk spring mornings—and whatever else the day may bring.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Men, horses and even cattle moved through South Boston’s hills in the morning wind as residents watched from stoops — some in pajamas and wrapped in blankets, appearing to have been awakened by the sound of drums and bagpipes.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Booms were heard in Doha on Wednesday morning, according to Reuters.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
Paired with easy ballet flats or sleek sneakers, the final look feels perfectly suited for brisk spring mornings—and whatever else the day may bring.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Men, horses and even cattle moved through South Boston’s hills in the morning wind as residents watched from stoops — some in pajamas and wrapped in blankets, appearing to have been awakened by the sound of drums and bagpipes.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morning
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On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.—
Rena Behar,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2023
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On a typical day, ships carrying about one-fifth of the world’s oil pass through the narrow waterway, but the conflict has effectively shut it down, trapping much of that supply.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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For months when the first day of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, these payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month, like March’s payment.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Since the beginning of March, Fort Lauderdale police have issued more than 1,000 traffic citations and made 38 arrests, with 10 of those being spring breakers.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a time of family, renewal, and the promise of fresh beginnings.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Best viewed near Brennecke’s Beach, east of the main lifeguard tower, dozens of turtles might appear, usually staying until sunrise.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Watch the sunrise over fishing boats at the Ponza harbor and the sunset from Le Forna.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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He’s allowed between two and seven earned runs in each of his three career starts against them in the regular season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Shaking off a sluggish start, Michigan closed the first half with a 10-2 run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Israel also reported two incoming salvos before dawn from Iran at Tel Aviv and elsewhere, and said Hezbollah targeted Israel’s north.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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But unlike Hoosier fans, who historically only filled Memorial Stadium for spring commencement ceremonies, Nebraska fans have remained hopelessly devoted to their chronically underperforming team.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of its founder, Charlie Kirk, will be the 2026 commencement speaker at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The quiet moments, the grief, the slow dawning of realization that her husband had written this piece as a way of dealing with his grief and her anger.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ever enterprising, Toha does eventually make her way back to the party, but there, the ultimate dawning of her place outside of Nelly’s circle is heartbreaking.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Morning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morning. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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