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within today vs by today

Both phrases are correct, but are used in different contexts. 'Within today' implies that something will happen at some point during the day, while 'by today' indicates that something will be completed or achieved before the end of the day.
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within today

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something will happen at some point during the day.

Use 'within today' when you want to convey that an action or event will occur at some time before the end of the day.

Examples:

  • I will finish this report within today.
  • Please respond to the email within today.
  • The package should arrive within today.
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Alternatives:

  • today
  • by the end of the day
  • before the day is over
  • during the day

by today

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something will be completed or achieved before the end of the day.

Use 'by today' when you want to convey that a task or goal will be accomplished before the day is over.

Examples:

  • Please submit your assignment by today.
  • I need the report finished by today.
  • The payment should be made by today.
  • Aug 10, 2021 ... Grouping My Tasks by Today/Upcoming/Later then by Project · English Forum Product Feedback · projects, my-tasks, tasks · Eric_K 10 August 2021 ...
  • Mar 21, 2022 ... How can I filter a database by "Today"/ "This week" and not a set date? Question. Hey, all! Sorry if the question wasn't clear enough. So I ...
  • Jul 4, 2019 ... Hi all, Does the phrase "by today" mean "no later than today"? As in: I'll finish my work by today. (i.e. before midnight today) Many thanks ...
  • ... Content. Filtering by 'Today'. Community, This category, Idea Exchange, Knowledge base, User Search. cancel. Turn on suggestions. Showing results for. Search ...
  • My guy @DanaWhite dropped by today to tell the world about this weekends @UFC epic production at the Sphere in Vegas! #NocheUFC #AccessHollywood...
  • Workflow triggered by today's date. Hi all, I'm looking for a way to trigger a workflow when the date included in a property X ...
  • Filtering dates by Today, Tomorrow, This weekend · Need help · yasinta1 August 21, 2018, 5:19am 1. Hi, I've trawled through the forum, but I'm about to ...
  • May 22, 2023 ... Filtering dashboard data by "Today" along side grouping on other fields ... There are a number of date related questions and solutions on this ...
  • Empowered By Today. by Dan Stultz, M.D.. Elbows and Backs. I roll off my elbows and knees awkwardly onto my back. I sort of plop. I assume the “pencil ...
  • Oct 31, 2021 ... 542 likes, 51 comments - laceysd on October 31, 2021: "Shout out to all the parents getting by today.".

Alternatives:

  • before today ends
  • before the day is over
  • by the end of the day
  • by the close of the day

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