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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 Onlookers in the Northern Hemisphere will get the best chance to view the celestial show from Tuesday night until dawn Wednesday morning, according to EarthSky. —
Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Two employees were injured Tuesday morning after an explosion at an Illinois chemical plant triggered a large hazmat response and prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby workers. —Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Heaviest snowfall expected late this morning through this afternoon. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 The luxury element Young was asked about during media availability on Tuesday morning involved having his best wide receivers back already in the fold at this point of organized team activities (OTAs). —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for morning
Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Two employees were injured Tuesday morning after an explosion at an Illinois chemical plant triggered a large hazmat response and prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby workers. —Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Heaviest snowfall expected late this morning through this afternoon. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 The luxury element Young was asked about during media availability on Tuesday morning involved having his best wide receivers back already in the fold at this point of organized team activities (OTAs). —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for morning
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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Let the day unfold instead of forcing it.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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That happened one day during a middle school game.— Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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At least 126 solar projects proposed since the beginning of 2024 are awaiting regulatory approval, according to a Grist and AP analysis of the latest information developers supplied to the Energy Information Administration.— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the season, an orange traffic cone has been a constant presence inside the Pirates dugout.— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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The violence started before sunrise Sunday Authorities said the shooting erupted before dawn at two homes.— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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The radiant rises to its highest point — when the most meteors will be visible — in the hours before sunrise.— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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As a rookie in 2025, Sanoja made 26 starts at third base, 20 starts at second base, 16 in left field, 10 in center field and nine at shortstop.— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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Aledo got off to a fast start with six runs in the first inning, and after a two-run second inning, ended the game early with seven runs in the third.— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
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Onlookers in the Northern Hemisphere will get the best chance to view the celestial show from Tuesday night until dawn Wednesday morning, according to EarthSky.— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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The violence started before sunrise Sunday Authorities said the shooting erupted before dawn at two homes.— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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In 2021, Porter also delivered the commencement address at Hunt’s graduation ceremony.— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
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The university announced that alumni Kameron Saunders will be one of the two commencement speakers for the 2026 ceremony on May 16.— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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The quiet moments, the grief, the slow dawning of realization that her husband had written this piece as a way of dealing with his grief and her anger.— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
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Ever enterprising, Toha does eventually make her way back to the party, but there, the ultimate dawning of her place outside of Nelly’s circle is heartbreaking.— Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Morning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/morning. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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