sky darkens

Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words

the sky becomes dark, often before a storm or at night

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Examples (10)

  • The sky began to darken as the storm approached.
  • As dusk settled, the sky darkened considerably.
  • We noticed the sky darken rapidly, signaling a change in weather.
  • The sky darkened with heavy, grey clouds, promising rain.
  • The sky darkened to a deep indigo as night fell.
  • Even on a clear day, the sky can darken if a large cloud passes over.
  • The sky darkened ominously, and the wind began to pick up.
  • We watched the sky darken from a beautiful sunset to a starry night.
  • The sky darkened suddenly, and we heard thunder in the distance.
  • As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky darkened and the stars began to appear.