as in twilights
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 darkens
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 Synonyms for dusks
Noun
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The twilights of these long-term deals might be bitter.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This higher temperature darkens the paste, slightly caramelizes the sugar, and deactivates enzymes that would otherwise break down pectin, resulting in a thicker, more cooked-tasting product.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Every night from January 2 – 4, the super Wolf Moon can be seen in the eastern sky as the sky darkens, rising higher and moving southward as midnight draws near, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s certainly no harm in capturing Oahu’s gorgeous sunsets and lush trails on your phone or camera, but Domingo recommends keeping some spots private.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lynne Charette says sunsets are beautiful near Cal State Long Beach.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are just four nights to go before a Valentine’s Day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security; some senators are scheduled later this week to attend the Munich Security Conference, which starts on Friday.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Slopeside access, discretion, and highly personalized service are the names of the game here, where just 25 residences are bookable for stays from 4 nights to 2 weeks.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ultra-soft, heat-retaining fabric stretches close to the body, trapping warmth efficiently and making long evenings at Copenhagen’s Christmas markets far more enjoyable.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Collins returned to the fold for a 2007 tour — including two spectacular evenings at the Hollywood Bowl — and, after his health deteriorated, a bittersweet farewell jaunt in 2021-22.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Dusks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusks. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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