as in darkened
being without light or without much light
under a dusk sky, the campers wearily bedded down for the night
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as in sunset
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
we stopped playing at dusk, since it was getting too dark to see the ball
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as in night
a time or place of little or no light
legends of fearsome beasts living in the dusk of the great forest
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as in shade
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
the forbidding dusk of Germany's famed Black Forest
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as in to darken
to grow dark
the grief-stricken woman continued to sit in the dusking room until she was completely enveloped in darkness
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Recent Examples of dusk
Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2021
The park is open 8 a.m. to dusk year-round, while the information and gift center is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now through Thanksgiving and vary with the season.
—oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2020
Paul Sullivan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
This behavior is inherited from their ancestors, who evolved to hunt prey at dusk and dawn.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Forgive me for skipping dinner, but my pre-dusk meals were simply not going to be outshone.
—Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2021
The park is open 8 a.m. to dusk year-round, while the information and gift center is open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now through Thanksgiving and vary with the season.
—oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2020
Noun
Better still, Simpson, who has five children, can hop in his golf cart like any golf dad and take his children around the course at dusk to chip and putt.
—Paul Sullivan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
This behavior is inherited from their ancestors, who evolved to hunt prey at dusk and dawn.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusk
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Friends of the pair have since set up a memorial overlooking Camelback Mountain, where the two would often watch the sunset with friends, KSAZ reported.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Everywhere, Moroccan lamps cast a warm glow that enhance the dramatic sunsets.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Remember to keep your windows open at night to let in a nice breeze.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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If using a smartphone camera, NASA suggests turning on night mode, long exposure times and a tripod to keep the photos steady.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Grab your sunscreen, shades, and a slice of avocado toast to get ready for the new bombshells that will take over the villa in Fiji in search of love.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Lights with a lower temperature tend to be a warmer, more yellow shade that may look dim in dark garages.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Coutts had the white fireplace darkened to black with a Portola lime wash.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Asked whether Trump had helped his campaign, by darkening the brand of strongman leaders, Albanese told the ABC on Monday that Dutton had done that by himself.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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He was last seen wearing a light shirt and dark shorts.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Lights with a lower temperature tend to be a warmer, more yellow shade that may look dim in dark garages.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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In a short address to the squad on Monday evening, Wiegman expressed, in front of Earps, sentiments of frustration, disappointment and anger at Earps’ decision before walking out of the room.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The plumbing leak on a Sunday afternoon and the broken window on Tuesday evening are all part of the routine for property managers.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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With mighty Yankee Aaron Judge huffing and puffing at the plate, a lone insistent chant emerged from a Dodger fan lurking in the shadows.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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President Trump's shadow is cast over this Sunday's presidential election runoff election, with polls showing a tight race between Warsaw’s mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, and his conservative challenger, Karol Nawrocki.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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There is no evidence that Ms. Harris paid for the endorsements, although details on celebrity engagements can be somewhat murky.—
Theodore Schleifer,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Even as the temporary agreement between the U.S. and China has lifted sentiment this week, some major U.S. companies are issuing warnings about rising costs and a murky macroeconomic outlook.—
Pia Singh,Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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“Dusk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusk. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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