as in noon
the middle of the day by midday the sun and heat were unbearable

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Recent Examples of midday Officials said dozens of people have been killed, including at least 38 adults and 21 children, while multiple others remain missing as of midday on Sunday, July 5. Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 July 2025 Shares of the online dating company were up 21% in midday trading. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 25 June 2025 The midday Fantasy 5 jackpot, $51,130, went to the holder of a Quick Pick ticket with 5, 13, 18, 22 and 25. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025 And the wholesale prices fell another 5% in midday trading Tuesday to a $2.09 price, essentially matching the price before the recent run-up. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for midday
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noon
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  • Look for lingering rains that keep rain chances around 58% from 9 a.m. to noon and then drop to 41% at afternoon rush hour.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
  • The bridge walk is set for Sept. 1, 2025, with traffic closed for the walk from 6:30 a.m. to noon, the Authority said.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 July 2025

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“Midday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midday. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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