dawned

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

loom unfold

STRONG

appear begin develop emerge glimmer initiate lighten open originate rise

WEAK

show itself

Antonyms

STRONG

close conclude decrease disappear end finish hide lessen terminate

WEAK

set

Example Sentences

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And when Folarin arrived a few weeks later, entering the world just hours before Independence Day dawned, he did so as an American citizen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

When it dawned on the teacher what was happening in broad daylight and in front of other motorists and pedestrians, her initial feeling was of disbelief.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But as the EV age dawned, helped by top-down policy such as generous subsidies, Chinese firms hit the throttle.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

But it quickly dawned on her that this was not your typical find for a day trip to south Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Next morning dawned colder and foggier than ever, and even Wolf seemed dejected as he led them upstream.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver