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
Leo will receive the nonprofit's 38th Liberty Medal and deliver an acceptance speech virtually from the Vatican on Friday, the eve of the United States' 250th anniversary.
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Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Lively dropped her lawsuit against Baldoni, Wayfarer, and others on the eve of trial in May.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 June 2026
On the second floor of The Westin Copley Place in the Back Bay district of Boston, Norway’s trio of chefs are preparing lunch on the eve of their final World Cup group game against France.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
On the eve of free agency, the Sacramento Kings have been linked to 22-year-old All-Star in a potential sign-and-trade deal that could involve Domantas Sabonis.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for eve
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Lively dropped her lawsuit against Baldoni, Wayfarer, and others on the eve of trial in May.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 June 2026
On the second floor of The Westin Copley Place in the Back Bay district of Boston, Norway’s trio of chefs are preparing lunch on the eve of their final World Cup group game against France.
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
On the eve of free agency, the Sacramento Kings have been linked to 22-year-old All-Star in a potential sign-and-trade deal that could involve Domantas Sabonis.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for eve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eve
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The engineer flew in from Tampa to try and find her mother, sister, brother-in-law and nephew in the ruins of their nine-story apartment building, sleeping on the ground since arriving two nights ago.
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
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Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
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Arrive before dusk and marvel at the biggest fireworks display in the region.
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By sunset, the park had transformed into a celebration of national pride as supporters prepared to cheer on their country before Friday night’s match.
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The nonprofit and the Coastal Commission have drafted a public access management plan that states the land will be open from sunrise to sunset.
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In the twilight of the twentieth century, with the shadows of history all around, Ligeti cleared the stage for an infinite musical future.
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Any impacts will be subtle but visually noticeable, especially around peak twilight hours.
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“Eve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eve. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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