Definition of daynext
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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 More than 15,000 federal workers arrive through its wrought-iron gates each day to support national defense. Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026 His co-anchor Lu Parker and longtime KTLA meteorologist Mark Kriski also lost their jobs that day. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 10 June 2026 That's far lower than the traditional 90-day window, and significantly lower than the more modern 45-day barrier. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026 The boy who was injured was treated at a hospital and released the same day, authorities said. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
  • Winters have an average daytime high of 62 degrees Fahrenheit—ideal for outdoor recreation and visiting the region’s parks without the crowds.
    Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
  • Created by veteran journalist Barbara Walters, the ABC daytime talk show made its debut in 1997.
    Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.
    Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
  • This is far from the first time that Crow has spoken out against the administration.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • There is also a classic breakfast available in the mornings, with a selection of yogurt, fruit, and pastries, as well as à la carte hot dishes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
  • Visit during sunset for the best views of the city or during weekday mornings for a quiet atmosphere.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • 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, 10 June 2026
  • Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
  • Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.
    Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.
    Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • After the four-hour camp in heat that exceeded 95 degrees in the late afternoon, Pickens left his young fans with a parting message.
    Nick Harris June 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Karlsson skated to the tunnel midway through the second period and didn’t return.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • Data from Denver Animal Protection shows officers responded to 1,439 animal cruelty calls and 2,713 neglect calls through the first part of 2025, both up from the same period in 2024.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 12 June 2026

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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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