DAWNS (ON) Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

dawns (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of dawn (on)

as in occurs (to)

to enter the mind of it finally dawned on me that I had been going the wrong way

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strikes

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The handheld strikes a near perfect balance between authentically re-creating the GBA’s design while updating its hardware with new controls, a much better screen, and the flexibility of Android at a price that feels like a bargain.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s exactly what just happened as Bloom Energy strikes a multiyear deal to place its name on the Philadelphia 76ers’ jersey.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

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