DAWNING (ON) Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

dawning (on)

verb

present participle of dawn (on)

as in occurring (to)

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

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striking

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The bullet pierced the rear passenger window of Irvine’s car, striking him in the right shoulder and causing his death.

— Kelsie Cairns , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Gibson also said the city should consider how many collisions involve cars striking e-bicyclists and e-scooter riders.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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