dusked

verb

past tense of dusk
as in darkened
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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  1. darkened
  2. closed in
Verb
  • While a thin sliver will remain illuminated by direct sunlight, most of the lunar surface will appear dramatically darkened with a subtle reddish-orange glow — reminiscent of a total lunar eclipse seen across North America on March 3.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In Reykjavik, clouds did not prevent hundreds of people from gathering in bright raincoats in front of the landmark Hallgrímskirkja church as the skies darkened.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of darkened
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  • The mall closed in January 2015, except for Carson Pirie Scott, which shut its doors abruptly in March 2018.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Riverdale Road was closed in both directions on Sunday between 100th and 104th avenues for the crash cleanup and investigation, according to the Thornton Police Department.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of closed in
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“Dusked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusked. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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