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
Rooms start at 900 euros, or about $1046, for two nights.
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Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Bilodeau, now 63, lived alone and worked nights at a Walmart before his arrest.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
And in a shocking twist, it was revealed that on one of the highest voting nights, no celebrity will be going home this week.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
The most active period for tree sap flow is late winter or spring, when temperatures fluctuate widely between freezing nights and warm days.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Some were tired from nights helping out at the family shop, and some had stayed up gaming.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Another great way to build community is through game nights.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
For movie nights on a massive screen, this projector delivers.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Row Covers To protect vegetables in the garden on cold fall nights, cover them with row covers, an old sheet, a drop cloth, or towels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Bilodeau, now 63, lived alone and worked nights at a Walmart before his arrest.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
And in a shocking twist, it was revealed that on one of the highest voting nights, no celebrity will be going home this week.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
The most active period for tree sap flow is late winter or spring, when temperatures fluctuate widely between freezing nights and warm days.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Some were tired from nights helping out at the family shop, and some had stayed up gaming.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Another great way to build community is through game nights.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
For movie nights on a massive screen, this projector delivers.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Row Covers To protect vegetables in the garden on cold fall nights, cover them with row covers, an old sheet, a drop cloth, or towels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nights
Noun
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The palette reflects the spectrum of summer evenings, Fatih Kesim, the mill’s general manager, said, featuring hues of cacao, marsala, blue, and grey.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jesse McClary and Allie Leepson for NBC News Hundreds of young people filled two large halls reserved for the finals’ country western dancing events in the evenings.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
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These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Available in 10 shades, the brand says the inspiration for the the new Cloud Paint blush comes from New York sunsets with a shade for every skin tone.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Nights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nights. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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