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
Denver gave Stidham a two-year, $12 million deal on the eve of free agency and saw Wilson get one year and $6 million from Miami.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The Kremlin’s fury at these exclusion zones erupted two years ago, on the eve of another BRICS summit, this time in South Africa, Dickinson says.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
On the eve of Independence Day, veterans, legal scholars and advocates for active-duty troops warned that sending troops to quell protests in California’s largest city threatens democratic norms.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The California native performed the song on the eve of President George H.W. Bush's inauguration in 1989.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The Kremlin’s fury at these exclusion zones erupted two years ago, on the eve of another BRICS summit, this time in South Africa, Dickinson says.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
On the eve of Independence Day, veterans, legal scholars and advocates for active-duty troops warned that sending troops to quell protests in California’s largest city threatens democratic norms.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The California native performed the song on the eve of President George H.W. Bush's inauguration in 1989.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese added to the chorus of complaints about WNBA officials following the team’s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Anthony’s homer headlined a night of wild firsts for the Red Sox.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
8 July 2025
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An evening meet-and-greet at Little Bear Arena in St. Ignace will run from 6-8 p.m. with live music and a beer tent, per the visitors bureau.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Winged Photo Competition Winners At dusk, a family of six Honduran white bats roost on the underside of a leaf, preparing to take off in search of their dinner.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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These fogging operations take place at dusk, when mosquitoes are most active and looking for food, officials said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Equally impressive: the breadth and quality of its active and cultural pursuits, which range from sunset storytelling cruises and treasure hunt boat tours on the water to nature hikes and helicopter tours.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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After sunset, recessed lighting keeps the area bright.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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