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as in afternoon
a later period of one's life
now in the evening of their lives, the married couple are ready to hand the family business over to the next generation
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as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
in the evening a reddish glow often appears on the mountaintops
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as in black-tie
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as in smoothing
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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as in balancing
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Recent Examples of evening
Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
An evening out in Chicago can cost around $400, said Devin Kirk, accounting for child care costs, taxis and the meal itself.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Noun
Aubrey mother uses rally to teach daughter Aubrey residents Emily Murray, 43, and her 9-year-old daughter Storie spent Friday evening making signs and decorating a shirt before attending their first No Kings protest in Frisco on Saturday.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
An evening out in Chicago can cost around $400, said Devin Kirk, accounting for child care costs, taxis and the meal itself.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Evening procession: The Feast closes with an procession following the 8 p.m. Mass on Aug. 15.
—Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 10 Aug. 2017
Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
—Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
Noun
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Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday and lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25% Friday and Saturday.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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One resident was injured and about 150 others were displaced after a motel fire in White Settlement on Thursday afternoon, officials said in a Facebook post.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Magic guard converted his first 3-pointer of the night but opened 1 for 5 from the floor to start.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Best supporting actor nominees Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo and Benicio Del Toro delivered a masterclass in modern black-tie.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, my mom wore these heels to a black-tie wedding for eight hours.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hospitals that implemented smoothing elective admissions have reported millions of dollars in additional annual revenue.—
Eugene Litvak,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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The end result is a lotion that hydrates while also preventing breakouts and smoothing rough texture over time.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kraus said his focus on City Council would be on creating a secure, sustainable community where his own grandchildren could thrive by balancing proactive law enforcement with community support.—
Nathan Pilling
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Officers and horses are paired for the duration of the animal's career, which typically ends around age 20.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both victims were under age 5 at the time of the crime, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Estrada Juarez turned the camera to show the sunset.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the white-tie banquet that night were eight Trumps and 16 members of the royal family, spanning three generations − 170 guests in all.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Princess of Wales, 43, joined Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla and more for the glamorous evening, which called for a white-tie dress code.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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