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dusk

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noun

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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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dusk

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verb

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
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
Movies will be shown on a 40-foot-wide movie screen at dusk. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025 The Community Kick-Off and Movie Night is set for 6:30 p.m. outside the Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St. A bounce house, games, police equipment viewing and an outdoor movie at dusk are among the activities planned. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dusk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusk
Noun
  • Equally impressive: the breadth and quality of its active and cultural pursuits, which range from sunset storytelling cruises and treasure hunt boat tours on the water to nature hikes and helicopter tours.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • After sunset, recessed lighting keeps the area bright.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Anthony’s homer headlined a night of wild firsts for the Red Sox.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
  • Chicago Sky star Angel Reese added to the chorus of complaints about WNBA officials following the team’s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Butter-yellow-stripe nails Butter yellow is still an inescapable shade this summer, so naturally butter-yellow stripes are in too.
    Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 July 2025
  • Don’t forget to grab other backyard essentials, like a patio umbrella to stay cool in the shade, and an outdoor storage box to keep chair cushions, throw pillows, and games organized.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • But just as Covid restrictions were lifted, and people began again to mingle again in public, the general social atmosphere seemed to darken.
    Thomas Cangelosi, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
  • The glasses feature a 12MP stabilized camera, five mics, dual speakers, and electrochromic lenses that darken on demand.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The duo stepped out in complementary dark ensembles, with Hayek wearing one of her favorite footwear looks — hefty platform heels — with a black velvet dress.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
  • My perspective always seems a bit darker and less hopeful.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Later in the evening, the New York Rangers will battle the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden before the Colorado Avalanche take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
    Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
  • Flash flood warnings have been issued for cities including New York City, Newark, New Jersey, and Arlington, Virginia -- including the Reagan National Airport -- through Monday evening.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The final scene shifts to the three Fates, also known as the Kindly Ones, knitting in the shadows.
    Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • The op-ed made the incredible claim that ratings agencies were being swayed by public utilities companies, meanwhile the PURA chair operates in the shadows.
    Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Anton and his second wife adopted Jean sometime during the Depression, but the details are murky.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • While the Celtics have made a couple of small additions, the future is still a bit murky.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025

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“Dusk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusk. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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