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as in daytime
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 morning
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 day
The loss of immigrant businesses would be felt in day to day life, Feltman explained.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings.
▪ Sunday forecast.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings.
▪ Sunday forecast.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
From over-the-top challenges, dramatic eliminations, jaw-dropping moments, iconic bombshells and even a surprise appearance from Megan Thee Stallion, audiences were hooked to their TV screens for six days a week since its premiere.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 July 2025
While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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How Trees Cool Cities In daytime, trees help reduce temperature by blocking solar radiation while water evaporation and foliage alters the airflow.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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And, Miami’s Monday maybe for rain is estimated at a slight 20% in the daytime, 10% at night.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Osbourne played Austin as a solo artist numerous times throughout the 1980s and '90s at venues including Austin Opry House, Southpark Meadows, Frank Erwin Center and Austin Music Hall.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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After closing for almost a year due to a project that upgraded multiple areas of the park, Ludington State Park, Michigan's most popular campground, will underground construction again this fall — this time to renovate the beloved Skyline Trail.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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That’s how much was added to Nvidia’s market capitalization as shares surged Tuesday morning.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Amtrak warned riders to expect delays on the Northeast Corridor line Tuesday morning, following torrential downpours and flooding in the New York region overnight.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Baltimore businesses lose money when the most prominent tourism site, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, is threatened by daylight crime.—
Wamara Mwine,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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Saturday, July 26 Orchestra performance: The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra will perform big-band era music at an Adult Summer Reading Concert set for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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With players having more freedom of movement than ever, coaches worry that a stark drop in spending — especially in the span of one offseason — will lead to the most frantic offseason of the NIL era yet.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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These storms, which are expected to weaken after sunrise, are affecting southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas and northern Missouri and are expected to remain north of Interstate 70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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Travelers can do just that from overlooks on the South Rim, such as Mather Point and popular sunrise/sunset viewing spot Hopi Point, or the less crowded North Rim via Cape Royal and Bright Angel Point.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Then, spend a quiet afternoon reading ensconced on the lounge chairs outside your villa, or take the winding stairs down the cliff to your own private watering hole.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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That small section of fire was extinguished Sunday afternoon, but videos posted on social media by South Metro Fire Rescue showed the flames continue to spread across the grassy open space, sending up a wall of smoke.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
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Large pests, such as tomato hornworms, slugs, and snails, do a lot of damage to plants in a short period.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Project 2025, the conservative playbook that Trump has denied involvement with, although some of his second-term policies mirror those laid out in the initiative, proposed that the Title I program should be phased out over a decade-long period.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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