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Definition of daysnext
plural of day
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as in times
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 mornings
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 days One of the victims, 18-year-old Kim Kha Huynh, was declared dead at the scene, while a second victim, 34-year-old Phuc Minh Vo of San Jose, died three days later in the hospital. Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026 Several Venezuela residents told TIME that the fear of what might be discovered on their phone at a checkpoint has guided their behavior in the days since Maduro's ouster. Brian Bennett, Time, 13 Jan. 2026 That changed in 2019, when the company secured permission to lock phones for 60 days to reduce fraud. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026 Now, authorities in Ohio have 30 days to bring him to the state so proceedings can begin, according to Joey Jackson, a criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst. Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026 Tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators also took to the streets on Monday after days of protests challenging the rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026 Four days after her disappearance, Amber’s body was found in a drainage ditch with cuts, including to her throat. Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025 Final passage could be several days away if Democrats object and delay the process. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for days
Noun
  • Kentucky entered Thursday night averaging nine turnovers per game but turned it over 10 times in the first half alone, and 20 for the game.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.
    Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Our cool mornings and mild afternoons have been right in line with our normal range of daily temperatures between 41 and 62 degrees.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Their two children, ages 4 and 1, were found physically unharmed in the residence when police conducted the welfare check.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Their two young children, ages 1 and 4, were also at the home at the time of the slayings, but were not physically harmed.
    Muri Assuncao, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There are no solutions, no easy answers, no flower crowns that bring enlightenment, no sunrises that rejuvenate the soul.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Sunset chasers are a dime a dozen, but true nature enthusiasts know that sunrises are far superior.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Settle in for some of the area’s best cocktails before the venue becomes an all-out dance party with a DJ on weekend evenings.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Daytime acts will include soloists or duos, and evenings will feature full bands spanning country, rock, and regional favorites.
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The strap is adjustable and wide, maximizing comfort while wearing it for extended periods.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • During non-blooming periods, the bulb focuses on producing tall leaves that capture energy and store it for the next flowering phase.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The eras tour Denim has always kept one foot in the past but instead of the ’70s or ’90s, the bold, vibrant spirit of the ’80s is reshaping vintage design with a new perspective.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
  • DeMarcus Ware in my attempt to adjust for eras and opportunities.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There have been false dawns of protest before, but Iran’s regime is vulnerable.
    The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Reason dawns at the same rate as the alcohol wears off.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Days.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/days. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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