as in darkened
being without light or without much light
under a dusk sky, the campers wearily bedded down for the night
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as in sunset
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we stopped playing at dusk, since it was getting too dark to see the ball
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as in night
a time or place of little or no light
legends of fearsome beasts living in the dusk of the great forest
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as in shade
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
the forbidding dusk of Germany's famed Black Forest
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as in to darken
to grow dark
the grief-stricken woman continued to sit in the dusking room until she was completely enveloped in darkness
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Recent Examples of dusk
Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2021
The park is open 8 a.m. to dusk year-round, while the information and gift center is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now through Thanksgiving and vary with the season.
—oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2020
David Colman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
How about a chilly walk at dusk, fresh from rainfall?
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Forgive me for skipping dinner, but my pre-dusk meals were simply not going to be outshone.
—Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2021
The park is open 8 a.m. to dusk year-round, while the information and gift center is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now through Thanksgiving and vary with the season.
—oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2020
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Why hasn’t someone made a slasher pic about volunteers canvassing door-to-door at dusk?
—David Colman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
How about a chilly walk at dusk, fresh from rainfall?
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusk
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Hawaii Governor Josh Green ordered that U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff at the Hawaii State Capitol and on all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard from sunrise until sunset on Saturday at the direction of the president.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Rising in the south-east after sunset, Jupiter will cross the sky and sink in the west at dawn.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Play-by-play of final night:Taylor Swift ends record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver This number does not include resale prices.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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With it, the Dodgers’ infield picture appears crystallized even as their outfield still could shift after the signing of Michael Conforto on Sunday night.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This Morphe palette with 35 fitting shades is right up my alley.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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In areas with hot summer sun, plants benefit from a little afternoon shade.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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If the spot has already darkened to a black stain, dip a toothbrush into a small amount of bleach and rub onto the stain.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eclipse totality is the phase in which the moon completely covers the sun, which causes the sky to darken.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The user posted the images and videos, including an image of a light in the sky, and several videos that appear to be shot from a plane cabin, but are very dark.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line–smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Monday evening saw the latest edition of the Gran Galà del Calcio, which is the Italian version of England’s Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Awards.Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Senior White House staff learned of the possibility of a pardon on Saturday evening.Mary Bruce, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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The young artist’s work stood out for its unique chiaroscuro, masterfully contrasting light and shadow to create dramatic, three-dimensional images.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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The non-specific prayer hints at an innate paganism, a murky complexity roiling beneath Ellen’s adolescent purity; that double nature is increasingly manifest in Depp’s performance as the plot advances.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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At a moment when Xi is positioning China as protector of globalization in the Trump 2.0 era, India fending off questions about murky corporate governance practices and credit rating companies demanding answers is quite the split-screen.William Pesek, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Dusk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusk. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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