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as in morns
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 days
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
morning has broken
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as in beginnings
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 mornings
And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.
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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
In Iran’s capital, Tehran, witnesses said recent mornings showed no new signs of bonfires lit the night before or debris in the streets.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Typically, your muscles and other tissues may be less mobile in the mornings, possibly requiring a longer warm-up.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
High temperatures will likely remain in the teens, with lows in the single digits on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
—CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Some reviewers recommend visiting on weekday mornings for a quieter experience, as weekends and holidays can be busy.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has planned a series of volunteer mornings for area residents to give back to nature.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Try making waffles on weekend mornings, having tacos and watching a special show on Tuesdays, or taking a weekly family hike around a local park.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mornings
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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.—
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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.—
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Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.—
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What numerology 2026 means for your life The destiny number 1 stands for new beginnings, personal responsibility, and courageous initiative.—
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There are no solutions, no easy answers, no flower crowns that bring enlightenment, no sunrises that rejuvenate the soul.—
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Sunset chasers are a dime a dozen, but true nature enthusiasts know that sunrises are far superior.—
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In his past two starts, the guard has made 11 of his 19 attempts, including 6-of-8 shooting against the Golden Eagles.—
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Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).—
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There have been false dawns of protest before, but Iran’s regime is vulnerable.—
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Reason dawns at the same rate as the alcohol wears off.—
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As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.—
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Ellify launches in 2016 as a small YouTube rep business, but is now a major player in influencer marketing, which is increasingly crossing over into other media spaces such as film, TV and podcast.—
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Netflix, which provides some live NASA coverage, including rocket launches, is not promoting the event on its platform.—
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“Mornings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mornings. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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