as in twilights
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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Verb
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This higher temperature darkens the paste, slightly caramelizes the sugar, and deactivates enzymes that would otherwise break down pectin, resulting in a thicker, more cooked-tasting product.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Every night from January 2 – 4, the super Wolf Moon can be seen in the eastern sky as the sky darkens, rising higher and moving southward as midnight draws near, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both of the private beaches are likely to be within view, and the sunsets from here are sublime.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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This basic, 20-room boutique property is the perfect setting for walking to island restaurants and embarking on excursions or enjoying sunsets from the oversized beachfront, complete with a bar and restaurant.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Consider this your guide for planning weeknight dinners, date nights or after-work fare across the Des Moines metro.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Two nights after falling at lowly Washington, the Magic beat the Nets for the eighth straight time to improve to 21-17.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Settle in for some of the area’s best cocktails before the venue becomes an all-out dance party with a DJ on weekend evenings.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Daytime acts will include soloists or duos, and evenings will feature full bands spanning country, rock, and regional favorites.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Dusks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusks. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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