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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
After that, the region dries out for the weekend, with cooler mornings and more seasonable afternoon temperatures returning.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Complimentary daily classes are offered in the mornings and evenings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Shop Monday to Wednesday mornings for the best selection, as stores restock overnight and weekdays are less crowded.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Temperatures across the South and the East over the next several mornings are expected to be on the chilly side heading into the weekend.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
With only seven ingredients (one of which is deli ham) and only 20 minutes of hands-on cooking required, this is our go-to make ahead breakfast that instantly makes mornings a little brighter.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
It can be layered under a sweater for crisp spring mornings, paired with sneakers for daytime errands, or dressed up with heels for a night out.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Dallas Miranda Klein, 29, began starting her mornings with breakfast soup after seeing traditional Chinese medicine practices online.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This is especially important during peak pollen hours, such as mornings and evenings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Complimentary daily classes are offered in the mornings and evenings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Shop Monday to Wednesday mornings for the best selection, as stores restock overnight and weekdays are less crowded.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Temperatures across the South and the East over the next several mornings are expected to be on the chilly side heading into the weekend.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
With only seven ingredients (one of which is deli ham) and only 20 minutes of hands-on cooking required, this is our go-to make ahead breakfast that instantly makes mornings a little brighter.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
It can be layered under a sweater for crisp spring mornings, paired with sneakers for daytime errands, or dressed up with heels for a night out.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Dallas Miranda Klein, 29, began starting her mornings with breakfast soup after seeing traditional Chinese medicine practices online.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This is especially important during peak pollen hours, such as mornings and evenings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mornings
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Winger Mathis Albert surpassed Gio Reyna as the youngest American to play in Germany’s Bundesliga yesterday, appearing as a substitute for Borussia Dortmund at 16 years, 11 months and five days old.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Stagecoach embraces rock-centric acts like Counting Crows and Third Eye Blind, as well as genre-defying artists like BigXthaPlug, Roth reflected on how rock & roll has changed since his days in Van Halen.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gerrymandering as a practice goes back to the beginnings of the republic—the term comes from maps drawn under Governor Elbridge Gerry in 1812.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
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The best units are in building number eight, close to the ocean and ideally positioned for views of both sunrises and sunsets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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It's also known for its spectacular sunrises.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Roony has spent the season in Yamal’s shadow, making just eight starts.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cole, meanwhile, is two starts into his assignment following Tommy John surgery.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Given the many false dawns in recent months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was reluctant to speculate on the outcome when quizzed by reporters on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wait until tomorrow when clarity dawns.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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As part of that, the cadence of launches on Falcon 9 and other rockets to the Moon is likely to increase by something like a factor of 10 due to the need to land rovers, supplies, habitats, communications equipment, and much more to support human activities.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Falcon Heavy’s presence on the Space Coast has been sporadic, with long droughts between launches before.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mornings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mornings. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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