as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land
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Recent Examples of eve
Knobloch also spoke about the founding of the festival in 1939, on the eve of WW2’s outbreak.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2025
In a decision only made public on the eve of the talks, Putin named a group of mid-level technocrats to lead the Russian delegation.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 15 May 2025
On the eve of revolution On April 19, 1775, the battles of Lexington and Concord ignited the Revolutionary War.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Abdel Kareem Hana/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — On the eve of President Trump's visit to Arab allies in the Gulf, the U.S. and Israel have announced a plan to allow food and essential supplies back into Gaza after a ten-week Israeli ban that aid workers say is driving rampant hunger in the territory.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 May 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2025
In a decision only made public on the eve of the talks, Putin named a group of mid-level technocrats to lead the Russian delegation.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 15 May 2025
On the eve of revolution On April 19, 1775, the battles of Lexington and Concord ignited the Revolutionary War.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Abdel Kareem Hana/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — On the eve of President Trump's visit to Arab allies in the Gulf, the U.S. and Israel have announced a plan to allow food and essential supplies back into Gaza after a ten-week Israeli ban that aid workers say is driving rampant hunger in the territory.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
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The Knicks’ season came to an end with a 125-108 loss at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday night, dashing their dreams of returning to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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Siakam had 31 points and Haliburton scored 11 of his 21 in the fourth quarter, carrying the Pacers to a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night for a 4-2 series win and their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In a short address to the squad on Monday evening, Wiegman expressed, in front of Earps, sentiments of frustration, disappointment and anger at Earps’ decision before walking out of the room.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The plumbing leak on a Sunday afternoon and the broken window on Tuesday evening are all part of the routine for property managers.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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An elusive apex predator was recorded casually strolling among homes at dusk in a California neighborhood, police said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Lake Austin sits minutes away for a paddle or a dusk cruise.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Friends of the pair have since set up a memorial overlooking Camelback Mountain, where the two would often watch the sunset with friends, KSAZ reported.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Everywhere, Moroccan lamps cast a warm glow that enhance the dramatic sunsets.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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