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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
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Two people are in critical condition following a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Bridgeport on Sunday evening.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The contrast captured the feeling of summer’s final weeks, when warm afternoons give way to unexpectedly cool evenings.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Germans continued to dominate proceedings, seeking a late winning goal with 30 minutes of extra time looming in the waning sun of the Foxborough, Massachusetts, evening.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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Plantation police are investigating after a child was found dead inside a vehicle Monday evening at an early childhood education center.
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Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Two people are in critical condition following a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Bridgeport on Sunday evening.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The contrast captured the feeling of summer’s final weeks, when warm afternoons give way to unexpectedly cool evenings.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Germans continued to dominate proceedings, seeking a late winning goal with 30 minutes of extra time looming in the waning sun of the Foxborough, Massachusetts, evening.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evening
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Dehydration’s no joke, and afternoon lightning can appear out of nowhere.
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On a recent humid Sunday afternoon, the score was 16-16 going into the final inning.
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The engineer flew in from Tampa to try and find her mother, sister, brother-in-law and nephew in the ruins of their nine-story apartment building, sleeping on the ground since arriving two nights ago.
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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The brand has wedding guest dresses for nearly every summer RSVP, from sleek satin styles suited for black-tie receptions, to breezy linen dresses for outdoor celebrations, and flowy maxis that work for both ceremonies and weekends.
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The lunchtime event is long gone, replaced in 2021 by a black-tie dinner for which participants will have to wait until September, but the latest pan-European awards were published yesterday.
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Its major selling points include the stretchy and soft material, wide straps, side-smoothing panels, and wireless design.
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It can be used as a concealer, contour, or foundation, has medium coverage, is pore-blurring, texture-smoothing, and imperfection-camouflaging.
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The classic straight-leg silhouette is relaxed throughout, providing ease and movement to the style, balancing the more out-there design details.
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As a result, energy-storage systems are becoming increasingly important for balancing electricity supply and demand.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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Perfect for children ages 3-5, the event starts by reading Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
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The O-rings also glow in the dark, along with the reflective panels located on the cap, making the Pen-metheus easier to find and use after sunset.
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The day after Butler’s crash, the Tesla X account reposted a gushing comment from a Tesla fan who shared a pic of himself taking a photo of a sunset while driving.
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After a white-tie dinner at The White House on Tuesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed north to New York City on Wednesday to visit the 9/11 Memorial, the New York Public Library, and other sites, before hitting the King’s Trust Global Gala.
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On Tuesday, the royal couple were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for the white-tie event in the East Room – here's a look at all the details.
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“Evening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evening. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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