1
as in evenings
the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight
loved to sit outside at night and watch the stars
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as in dusks
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we waited until night to begin lighting the candles in the windows
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Recent Examples of nights
Warm up with this creamy soup for dinner on chilly nights.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
But that wasn’t known when Bob Hunt took Ned to visit English a few nights later and left them alone.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Test outdoor garden soil with a digital thermometer or wait until air temperatures remain above 75°F for at least three days and nights.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Searchers were preparing for harsh conditions including extreme heat, wildlife hazards, uneven terrain and dark nights due to local ordinances designed at limiting light pollution.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Through the first four episodes of the series, which debuted in late February, more than half of the viewers were new to MS NOW on Saturday nights, according to a person familiar with the data, and nearly two-thirds of the audience between the ages of 25 and 54 were new to the timeslot.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Even its middling nights are crushing.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
With a variety of crossbody bags, wristlets, and totes all under $100, there are styles for work days, date nights, music festivals, and everything else the season brings.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The Magic, meanwhile, looked ready to play just two nights after routing Charlotte in an elimination game to earn a spot in the playoffs.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
But that wasn’t known when Bob Hunt took Ned to visit English a few nights later and left them alone.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Test outdoor garden soil with a digital thermometer or wait until air temperatures remain above 75°F for at least three days and nights.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Searchers were preparing for harsh conditions including extreme heat, wildlife hazards, uneven terrain and dark nights due to local ordinances designed at limiting light pollution.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Through the first four episodes of the series, which debuted in late February, more than half of the viewers were new to MS NOW on Saturday nights, according to a person familiar with the data, and nearly two-thirds of the audience between the ages of 25 and 54 were new to the timeslot.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Even its middling nights are crushing.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
With a variety of crossbody bags, wristlets, and totes all under $100, there are styles for work days, date nights, music festivals, and everything else the season brings.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The Magic, meanwhile, looked ready to play just two nights after routing Charlotte in an elimination game to earn a spot in the playoffs.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nights
Noun
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Food and drink Three main dining options include Zou Zou's for colorful Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, the fourth-floor Vista Lounge for daily breakfast (which turns into the chic cocktail lounge Chez Zou in the evenings), and the in-room dining menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Training groups meet all over the metro For the 2026 program, running and walking experts will provide digital learning opportunities Tuesday evenings, while small group workouts will be held throughout the city on Wednesdays.—
AJC Staff,
AJC.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Spend lazy days pier fishing, shell hunting, dining on iconic, Calabash-style seafood, and savoring spectacular sunrises and sunsets.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both have a $150,000 income limit ($300,000 filing jointly), and the provision sunsets in 2028.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Nights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nights. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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