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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
Our heat records since 1894 There have only been 64 100-degree days in Philly since 1894 (per the NWS).
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Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
But with 10,000 baby boomers reportedly retiring every day and millions of businesses approaching a transition point, the window to get it right is narrow.
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Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
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Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
But with 10,000 baby boomers reportedly retiring every day and millions of businesses approaching a transition point, the window to get it right is narrow.
—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
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Park officials have warned visitors to avoid the Inner Canyon during peak daytime hours because of extreme temperatures.
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Avoid heat-producing appliances during daytime and rotate fans counter-clockwise to cut your energy bill.
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The best Amazon Prime Day hair tool deals prove that now’s the time to invest in a quality curling iron, blow-dry brush or straightener.
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Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
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Kyiv residents sheltering at a metro station during Russian air attacks, early on Thursday morning local time.
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Thomas Gross, and received the longest sentence at 100 years, was one of the speakers Wednesday morning.
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People should not approach wild animals that appear sick, injured, or dead, including nocturnal species such as bats and raccoons that are active during daylight hours.
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Some visitors there, too, can’t help but connect Lincoln’s era in America to today’s politics, said Rob Thurman, the museum’s assistant director.
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Ohio organizers are honoring Toni Morrison with a yearlong, statewide reading project that sequences her 11 novels by era, revealing a sweeping, alternative history of America.
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It was broadcast live by English Heritage on YouTube, allowing skywatchers around the world to follow the sunrise remotely.
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Today will see 15 hours and 4 minutes between sunrise and sunset.
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Dehydration’s no joke, and afternoon lightning can appear out of nowhere.
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On a recent humid Sunday afternoon, the score was 16-16 going into the final inning.
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Sail 250 has brought foreign militaries to the United States amid a volatile period for the country's international relations.
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Britain controlled Florida from 1763 until the territory was returned to Spain at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783, a period of 20 years.
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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