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dusk

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noun

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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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dusk

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verb

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
Adjective
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
Noun
The community is invited for a day of festivities, food and entertainment culminating with fireworks at dusk. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025 At dusk, the sky was heavy with wildfire smoke that had blown down from New Jersey. Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dusk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusk
Noun
  • From the Southern Hemisphere, Mars will be in the northwest after sunset.
    Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 June 2025
  • The post began with a photo of the actress smiling from ear to ear in front of a sunset.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • The Heat’s own pick Wednesday night previously had been dealt, with the Oklahoma City Thunder utilizing that No. 15 selection on Georgetown big man Thomas Sorber.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
  • Orlando, however, still had the opportunity to find roster help Wednesday night during the first round, even if the franchise was making its pick later in the evening than in years past.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The Nosferatu actor, 35, shocked fans by ditching his signature dark brown hair for a brighter, much bolder shade.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • Dressing to the season is one idea: Linen does well at summertime events, autumnal shades and layers thrive in fall, velvets can warm up winter’s frosty chill, and floral prints in pastel colors emphasize spring’s budding blossoms.
    Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Scientists had expected that radiation from the magnetic field of Uranus would darken the trailing hemispheres of its moons, but an analysis of the surfaces of Uranus’ four major moons — Ariel, Umbriel, Titania and Oberon — found the opposite.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
  • While the Village itself skirted much physical damage, its storefronts have stood empty for weeks upon weeks, their windows darkened.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • My challenge was to make the sequel scarier, and darker.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Prioritize sleep quality: Creating a consistent bedtime routine and keeping your bedroom cool and dark may help improve sleep.
    Stella Bard, Health, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Related Stories How To Keep Carpenter Bees Away From Your Home How To Get Rid Of Crickets In The House How To Get Rid Of A Wasp Nest For nests that must be eliminated, wait until evening to treat because too many workers are out foraging during the day, says Raupp.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • Amazing rainbow and lightning combo illuminating the sky this evening in Port Charlotte, Florida!
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Tokyo’s hospitality scene is as diverse as the city itself, a place of dizzying contrasts where ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship juxtaposes cutting-edge technology.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
  • The shadow of the current assault on public lands weighs heavy while reading this lovely book.
    Melina Sempill Watts, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • The questions, though, are a bit different this offseason, as Toronto’s optimal path forward is pretty murky, and any mistakes management makes in the next few weeks will only compound their issues.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • The highlighting reticles for discoverables are thankfully forgiving — ideal for the murky depths that would otherwise hide them.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

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“Dusk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusk. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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