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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
As the mitigation work continued, a contractor took off his socks and shoes and rolled up his pants to his knees and proceeded to wade into the pool to place an ozone nanobubble tube as tourists and locals milled about on a sunny morning.
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
Check back for morning-after recaps of weekday episodes and a Monday roundup of the weekend’s shenanigans.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Just in time for lunch, DoorDash appears to be back up and running after thousands of users reported issues with the platform Tuesday morning.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Stock futures are near the flatline this morning.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
Check back for morning-after recaps of weekday episodes and a Monday roundup of the weekend’s shenanigans.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Just in time for lunch, DoorDash appears to be back up and running after thousands of users reported issues with the platform Tuesday morning.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Stock futures are near the flatline this morning.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morning
Noun
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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
Noun
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And there were some very bad days.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The pyrotechnics, however, come from Amanda and Danielle, who get in one of those stupid fights that are only possible after a full day of drinking in a retro vehicle.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Perhaps the most striking part of the visit was seeing the pope appearing the most relaxed and happy since the beginning of his papacy.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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After hearing these songs, the happier ones at the beginning of the album reveal bits of shadow that Rodrigo has built into them to presage what’s to come — to presage what always comes.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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On-site Hawaiian cultural programming helps visitors connect with the islands' history and culture, and the complimentary Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Experience that begins with a traditional sunrise chant is not to be missed.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Both are easy day trips, close enough for a sunrise hike or an afternoon drive through red rock canyons.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Bedbugs bite them at night and stray bullets fly before dawn.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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So when she was called to the stage to be recognized at the commencement ceremony, her mind again went to her peers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The 2026 graduation season saw Sánchez Bezos and her husband celebrating Ella at the Crossroads School for Arts and Science's commencement ceremony in May.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 June 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 19 Jun. 2026.
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