as in night
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness
from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land
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Recent Examples of eve
The arrests come on the eve of the Army’s 250th birthday parade in Washington, D.C., which will feature military equipment such as tanks and airplanes and coincide with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 14 June 2025
The drastically different financial outlooks for Cuomo and Ramos were contained in campaign finance filings released Friday on the eve of the start of early voting in the June 24 Democratic mayoral primary.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
The announcement, on the eve of the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., confirmed speculation swirling in sports circles since February that Vuitton was poised to succeed Zegna as the team’s official off-field outfitter.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip, 46, shared an unseen reel of photos from their wedding on the eve of their anniversary and Ines' christening, shouting out both family milestones.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 14 June 2025
The drastically different financial outlooks for Cuomo and Ramos were contained in campaign finance filings released Friday on the eve of the start of early voting in the June 24 Democratic mayoral primary.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
The announcement, on the eve of the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., confirmed speculation swirling in sports circles since February that Vuitton was poised to succeed Zegna as the team’s official off-field outfitter.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip, 46, shared an unseen reel of photos from their wedding on the eve of their anniversary and Ines' christening, shouting out both family milestones.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
Noun
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Police are investigating after a man was shot in Hartford on Thursday night.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce stepped out on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla., for game four of the Stanley Cup Final.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 96% of this wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Other honorees for the evening included Ben Stiller, Colin Farrell, Owen Cooper, Julianne Nicholson, Kathy Bates, and more.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires infiltrated the Detroit sky and lingered as dusk descended on Comerica Park.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Scenic walkways and jetties invite leisurely sunset strolls.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Our days there tended to revolve around wandering the Sequoia National Forest’s many mountain paths, the Cannell Meadow Trail being a favorite; lounging in the hot springs along the river; and taking in the sunset from Kern River Brewing Co., a restaurant with sweeping views of the valley.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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