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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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The terrifying realization dawned on Tottenham slowly this season, then all at once.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

What had taken Dunwing a single glance to recognize had finally dawned on the King.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques