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as in morn
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 day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
morning has broken
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as in beginning
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 morning
Late night and early morning commuters can expect detours along the freeways linking Fort Worth to Weatherford this weekend.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Caldwell Station Tributary Greenway connects Northern Regional Recreation Center to the existing 2.6-mile greenway, Cornelius Parks & Recreation officials said on social media Wednesday morning.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The host made the comment when speaking to Fox News Channel congressional correspondent Chad Pergram, who highlighted the uncertainty among lawmakers as the tariff plan went into place Wednesday morning.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Authorities said three of the suspects were taken into custody Wednesday morning, while the fourth, currently hospitalized with a gunshot wound, will be taken into custody upon his release.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Caldwell Station Tributary Greenway connects Northern Regional Recreation Center to the existing 2.6-mile greenway, Cornelius Parks & Recreation officials said on social media Wednesday morning.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The host made the comment when speaking to Fox News Channel congressional correspondent Chad Pergram, who highlighted the uncertainty among lawmakers as the tariff plan went into place Wednesday morning.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Authorities said three of the suspects were taken into custody Wednesday morning, while the fourth, currently hospitalized with a gunshot wound, will be taken into custody upon his release.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morning
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On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.—
Rena Behar,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2023
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The film has grossed more than $185 million domestically and $380 million globally in just six days — wildly outperforming expectations and even outpacing 2023’s monster video game adaption, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This staple, shoulder bag can be used for everyday wear and seamlessly transitions from day-to-night, depending on your mood; pair with a crisp button down and trousers for the office or a little black dress for an evening out.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the beginning of last year, Del Rey shared a snippet of the ballad without any context.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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At the beginning of the 2005 season, then–NBA Commissioner David Stern implemented a dress code.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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One hour before sunrise, seven planets will be strung out across the sky from east to west, starting with Mercury and Jupiter very low to the eastern horizon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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With his win last year, Scheffler joined Horton Smith as the only two golfers to earn his first two Masters wins in five or fewer starts.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Walmart stock was off to a hot start Wednesday morning, climbing 4 points (5.0%) in the first hour of trading.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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Be especially cautious at dawn and dusk, when alligators are more active.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the reserve’s native birds are most active during dawn and dusk, there’s still a wealth of local species that can be encountered in broad daylight.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Jeannie Leavitt, the first female fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, delivered the spring commencement speech last year.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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Oscar winner Jane Fonda will deliver USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism commencement speech as its 2025 keynote speaker, the school announced today.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here’s How Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Is Rising to the Occasion One of the largest organizations in the world devoted to HIV/AIDS relief faces perhaps its most critical year since inception.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
4 Apr. 2025
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Veteran publishing executive Robert Gottlieb, the chairman of the literary agency Trident Media Group who has been following the trend since its inception, is only slightly more measured.—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Morning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morning. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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