dusking

present participle of dusk
as in darkening
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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  • Flowers are typically pale blue to lavender, darkening along the midrib and toward the tip of each petal.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Check the butter for signs of spoiling, including darkening, a foul odor, and/or a sour taste.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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  • Chase Briscoe is closing in on another stage win.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025
  • His 148 innings are closing in on a career high (161 ⅔) and his next win will tie a career high.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Dusking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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