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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Recent Examples of eve
Speaking at the Presidential Palace in Kyiv on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Zelensky said the United States is far too big and too important to walk away from the conflict.
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Clarissa Ward, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The New York Times published a soaring interview with Honnold on the eve of the ascent.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Johnny and his brother, Matthew, died in August 2024 when they were struck by an SUV while riding bicycles near their hometown in New Jersey on the eve of their sister Katie’s wedding.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The hosts talk about a rough run of leadership for many of the major men’s players unions of late, and also about whether Clark’s departure on the eve of an existential labor battle is potentially good (or bad) for MLB players.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Clarissa Ward, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The New York Times published a soaring interview with Honnold on the eve of the ascent.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Johnny and his brother, Matthew, died in August 2024 when they were struck by an SUV while riding bicycles near their hometown in New Jersey on the eve of their sister Katie’s wedding.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The hosts talk about a rough run of leadership for many of the major men’s players unions of late, and also about whether Clark’s departure on the eve of an existential labor battle is potentially good (or bad) for MLB players.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
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Davidson was as dynamic as ever against Wisconsin, pouring in 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks on a night when most of her teammates struggled to find their stride.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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One Irish supporters’ club group had 35 fans coming to the home meeting with Everton in November, a number that more than halved to 15 when the game was switched to a Monday night.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Come evening, the space becomes an elegant bar, pouring a shortlist of signature cocktails inspired by the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Crews located five additional victims that evening, but worsening weather and avalanche conditions forced them to pause recovery operations.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Then larger things, too, and larger-than-large things—profound things, even—like the boundless sky at dusk when work was done.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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This year, starting Wednesday, Muslim families will fast from dawn to dusk, and mosques are opening their doors to neighbors each evening, not simply as a ritual but as a reminder that personal discipline and public responsibility are inseparable.—
Irfan Sarwar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The daily sunset wine tastings regularly include interesting, and perhaps less-known but delicious, bottles from around the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Viewers can usually spot two or three planets after sunset, according to NASA.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Be ready just after sunset, when the planets near the horizon will be briefly visible in the fading twilight.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Binoculars alone should handle Uranus and help with Mercury and Venus in the twilight.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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