the dark
noun
1
: a state in which no light can be seen
She stumbled around in the dark until she finally found the light switch.
He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark.
2
: a place where little or no light can be seen
The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings.
He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark.
3
: a state in which something is hidden or kept secret
Most of their deals were made in the dark.
4
: a state of not knowing about something
I'm in the dark about the agreement.
The public was kept in the dark about the meeting.
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Patricia Toscano, with the Housing and Dignity Coalition, said housing advocates are also in the dark about what is causing the delay.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Here, the joyous and the boisterous contrast the dark and insidious, allowing viewers to both be delighted by colorful street scenes and celebrations while the rot of fear creeps in, as the details surrounding our main character (Wagner Moura) and his predicament are revealed.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
That led to a co-starring role as Harold in the dark comedy Harold and Maude, opposite Ruth Gordon as Maude.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number, and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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John Ramos, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Here, the joyous and the boisterous contrast the dark and insidious, allowing viewers to both be delighted by colorful street scenes and celebrations while the rot of fear creeps in, as the details surrounding our main character (Wagner Moura) and his predicament are revealed.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
That led to a co-starring role as Harold in the dark comedy Harold and Maude, opposite Ruth Gordon as Maude.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number, and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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“The dark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dark. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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