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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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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

I don’t know why I endured that unpleasantness for so long, or why the ridiculousness of it dawned on me that day in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It dawned on them that this wasn’t just an interlude but their calling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

As fireworks and confetti filled the Santa Clara air, a smile spread across the Briton's face as it dawned on Durde what he had achieved.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

It dawned on me then that if anybody caught us right now, he’d be in the most trouble.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller