as in sunsets
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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as in darkens
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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Noun
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These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Available in 10 shades, the brand says the inspiration for the the new Cloud Paint blush comes from New York sunsets with a shade for every skin tone.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The tree produces an annual fall harvest of walnuts, enclosed in a green husk that darkens when ripe.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the sky darkens, her stomach clenches.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The palette reflects the spectrum of summer evenings, Fatih Kesim, the mill’s general manager, said, featuring hues of cacao, marsala, blue, and grey.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jesse McClary and Allie Leepson for NBC News Hundreds of young people filled two large halls reserved for the finals’ country western dancing events in the evenings.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rooms start at 900 euros, or about $1046, for two nights.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bilodeau, now 63, lived alone and worked nights at a Walmart before his arrest.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Dusks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusks. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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