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as in time
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the brief but glorious day of the clipper ship

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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 stock is having a big week, up 13% in three days. Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024 All of this happened over a weekend in the first couple of days of the following week. Lauren Goode, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024 No wonder almost 100 million people visit the site every day. Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024 Authorities with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service released the basic details around the incident later that same day. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for day 
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Noun
  • The advisory warns of snow, with total daytime accumulations of up to 4 inches, particularly over northern Sugar Island.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • For now, however, this special offers insight that no daytime TV or late night talk show rounds ever could.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • During menopause, hot flashes and hormonal fluctuations can disrupt the hours of rest, causing women to need to restore energy with more time in bed.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While at times Lively may have a reputation of being a jerk, Viall said on the show, that didn't explain why castmates reportedly unfollowed Baldoni on Instagram.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Ana Orsini, 28, a morning anchor at KOLD 13 News in Tucson, Arizona, died from a brain aneurysm, according to the station.
    Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Here, the two actors compare notes on their morning routines, the joys of having (and not having) children — and the annoying ways some of their fellow thespians describe their profession.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Watch on Amazon The Order Jude Law is terrific playing against type as Terry Husk, a veteran FBI agent tasked with investigating a baffling string of daylight robberies that have been escalating in terms of violence.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Something as simple as going for a walk during daylight hours can help reduce seasonal anxiety.
    John Pierce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • As the Shah era starts, there are differing sentiments.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In Patriot, the recent memoir from Alexei Navalny, a Russian dissident from our own era, the matter-of-factness of his position is almost shocking.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The execution of Joseph Corcoran, 49, will take place at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City before sunrise Wednesday morning.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Corcoran is set to be executed before sunrise on Dec. 18.
    Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Two students were in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • On Monday afternoon, Madison Police Chief Shon Barners said a teacher and a teen student were killed, while noting the shooter’s family has been cooperating with police.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • During this period, the New Zealander managed to score points in two of the six outings, contributing to the team’s eventual eighth-place finish in the standings.
    Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Eligible members may be offered a $20 - $500 Credit Limit per pay period.
    Jacquelyn Lobel, Vox, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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