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as in afternoon
a later period of one's life
now in the evening of their lives, the married couple are ready to hand the family business over to the next generation
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as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
in the evening a reddish glow often appears on the mountaintops
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as in black-tie
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as in smoothing
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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as in balancing
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Recent Examples of evening
Mac Engel
may 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Conditions are expected to cool off and become more humid the evening of May 14 after another warm and dry day, potentially helping with the fire behavior, officials said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Noun
The college bar features the bathroom that is an insult to wild animals, and yet young men find these places as the ideal spot to find love for one, but no more than two, evenings.
—Mac Engel
may 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Conditions are expected to cool off and become more humid the evening of May 14 after another warm and dry day, potentially helping with the fire behavior, officials said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Adjective
Evening procession: The Feast closes with an procession following the 8 p.m. Mass on Aug. 15.
—Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
Noun
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The potential for thunderstorms will be greatest in the afternoon and the evening, with the storms expected to persist overnight.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Huntsman and Lim declined to comment Thursday afternoon.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Newsweek reached out to the Department of the Treasury via email for comment Wednesday night.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Bridges also made a steal with a second left in overtime Monday night to secure the Knicks’ 108-105 Game 1 victory.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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His co-host for the black-tie party that night wasn’t Scott but Sanchez, and the guests included Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and other notable figures from Trump’s first administration, such as White House adviser Kellyanne Conway and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Hosted by the nonprofit Gold House, the black-tie affair spotlighted figures making meaningful change, all while showcasing their heritage in dazzling, red-carpet-ready looks, many by Asian designers.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
Verb
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In the clubhouse, smoothing the path for Shohei Ohtani.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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Powered by nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this silicone-free formula hydrates, softens, and enhances shine while smoothing unruly hair.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Lawmakers at the Capitol have said they are focused on how to lower utility costs for customers, while balancing the state’s climate goals, and have questioned why the Public Utilities Commission approved a series of rate increases for PG&E last year.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, the reference to his businesses — which include Tesla, an electric vehicle manufacturer trying to expand sales and production in China — is an unusual acknowledgment of concerns about Musk balancing his corporate and government responsibilities.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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And while typology is by nature a rigid, formal framework, it’s somewhat allowed for surprising connections between German artists across generations, and through to the digital age.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The foundation's sunset date has been moved up to 2045.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The oceanfront bar not only has fantastic sea and sunset views, but is also a great viewing spot to see the stars.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The courtship spilled into public view in October, at the Al Smith dinner, an annual white-tie fund-raiser for Catholic charities.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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The King and Queen looked regal in their white-tie finery and blue Order of the Garter sashes then, with the Queen topping her look with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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