as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land
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What appeared to be a simple white blouse with buttons lining the middle of the shirt, as seen on Swift in a clip released on the eve of the episode's Aug. 13 release at 7 p.m. ET, might actually be the 1989 (Taylor's Version) Seagull Blue Stripe Poplin Shirt sold on her official website for $50.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
After years of requests from the families of victims, the public, and media organizations, including ABC News, the records were released on the eve of the new school year, as prosecutors prepare to bring two former school district police leaders, including Arredondo, to trial.
—Ismael Estrada, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
The recent discovery was made on the eve of the 17th of Tammuz, a Jewish fast day marking the breach of Jerusalem’s walls before the destruction of the First and Second Temples.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But, on the eve of her husband Peter’s election for local office, Rudy’s release from prison and the headlines popping up about April’s past threaten everything.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
After years of requests from the families of victims, the public, and media organizations, including ABC News, the records were released on the eve of the new school year, as prosecutors prepare to bring two former school district police leaders, including Arredondo, to trial.
—Ismael Estrada, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
The recent discovery was made on the eve of the 17th of Tammuz, a Jewish fast day marking the breach of Jerusalem’s walls before the destruction of the First and Second Temples.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But, on the eve of her husband Peter’s election for local office, Rudy’s release from prison and the headlines popping up about April’s past threaten everything.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
Noun
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The lefty did more than bounce back, retiring 15 straight at one point and ending the night having allowed just one hit and one run.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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At some point — hopefully on Tuesday night or Wednesday during the day — Comedy Central and Paramount+ will confirm when Season 27, Episode 3 will air.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This evening, we’re set to meet with two low-level sicarios, who can provide us some up-to-date intel on the status of the war for the city.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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The ride home That evening, the sisters drove about 500 people to the opener of the Brewers’ series against the rival Cubs, which ended with a Brewers win.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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At dusk, the Camp 25 crew had crossed the ruins and reached a harbor in the south, where the aircraft carrier Cape Gloucester was in port.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The latter will take a back seat this week because of a full moon — the sturgeon moon — rising into summer skies at dusk and shining much of the night.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The orange lights are expected to flip on around 20 minutes after sunset Wednesday, which should give Swift fans time to listen to the podcast, then visit the sculpture.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Head to Sunset Point, a Siesta Key favorite for sunset viewing, which is located at the north end of Siesta Public Beach. Visit The Ringling Museum Sarasota is home to the official state art museum of Florida: the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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