the dark
noun
1
: a state in which no light can be seen
She stumbled around in the dark until she finally found the light switch.
He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark.
2
: a place where little or no light can be seen
The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings.
He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark.
3
: a state in which something is hidden or kept secret
Most of their deals were made in the dark.
4
: a state of not knowing about something
I'm in the dark about the agreement.
The public was kept in the dark about the meeting.
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James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Amidst their weirdness is a loving and loyal family completely comfortable in the dark world that is perfectly natural to them.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
The orange accent adds a subtle citrus note, elevating the dark, rich cocktail into something that feels festive.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Lack of information A chief concern among Democratic lawmakers is that the White House has kept Congress — and the public — in the dark and grasping for details about recent military actions.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Amidst their weirdness is a loving and loyal family completely comfortable in the dark world that is perfectly natural to them.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
The orange accent adds a subtle citrus note, elevating the dark, rich cocktail into something that feels festive.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Lack of information A chief concern among Democratic lawmakers is that the White House has kept Congress — and the public — in the dark and grasping for details about recent military actions.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the dark
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“The dark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dark. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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