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as in morns
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 days
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
morning has broken
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as in beginnings
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 mornings
Temperatures will dip below freezing in many areas on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
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Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Printed Jacket Nothing solves finicky spring weather—when mornings are crisp and afternoons turn warm—quite like a khaki trench coat.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
An employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, said five men appeared to be living in the truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The retreat taught her to let go and protect her peace, so mornings look different now.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
There is also group exercise swimming on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Authorities in Petaluma are investigating a string of suspicious fires that broke out over two early mornings in the city’s downtown area, police said.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Know what wakes me up more than a few mornings a month in Avondale, a quaint old neighborhood in Jacksonville?
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Johnsons enjoy their mornings with a stroll around the community, sometimes with a coffee on their porch and other times just by watching TV on their couch at home.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Printed Jacket Nothing solves finicky spring weather—when mornings are crisp and afternoons turn warm—quite like a khaki trench coat.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
An employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, said five men appeared to be living in the truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The retreat taught her to let go and protect her peace, so mornings look different now.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
There is also group exercise swimming on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Authorities in Petaluma are investigating a string of suspicious fires that broke out over two early mornings in the city’s downtown area, police said.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Know what wakes me up more than a few mornings a month in Avondale, a quaint old neighborhood in Jacksonville?
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Johnsons enjoy their mornings with a stroll around the community, sometimes with a coffee on their porch and other times just by watching TV on their couch at home.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mornings
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After the entry of a preliminary approval order, notice and settlement forms will be mailed to class members within 10 days.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Warming up the next few days After a cooler weekend temperatures will be warming up this week into the lower 80s by Wednesday.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rose has to shed her former self, find her strength and realize there will be new beginnings.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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That tourism-ad Zambia, with views of Mosi-oa-Tunya and sunrises that bled color into the marshmallow-white of the clouds through the raging waterfall, or the sound of Lake Bangweulu whipping the white beach as lullaby.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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Whether heading to artsy Marfa, funky Terlingua, or rustic Marathon, you are primed for gorgeous sunrises over the desert landscape, as well as unmatched stargazing after nightfall.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the competitive juices he’s known for remain flowing, as his 23XI Racing team sits atop the 2026 NASCAR Cup standings thanks to the four wins Tyler Reddick has already put through in seven starts.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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After 20 starts at a rookie and 17 last season, all but one of Jaquez’s appearances this season have come in reserve amid this bounce-back from a sophomore slump for the 2024 first-team All-Rookie selection.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wait until tomorrow when clarity dawns.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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There have been too many false dawns in a season dogged by inconsistency for anyone to get carried away with Saturday’s triumph.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The incident permanently changed how NASA evaluates weather for launches.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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After the engines start up and the booster ignites, umbilical separation, or the disconnecting of power cables and fuel lines, will take place — the last step before the rocket launches.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Mornings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mornings. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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