darken
verb (used with object)
to make dark or darker.
darkening
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present participleof darken.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The specific phenomenon of darkening water, called “freshwater browning,” is driven by a few factors.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
Reduce the heat to low if the spices are darkening in color too quickly.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
And while the survey showed output among businesses holding up relatively well, a darkening demand outlook spells concern for the economy going forward, Colijn said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Treasury market en masse given the darkening U.S. fiscal outlook, Gimbel replied: “I think one thing to keep in mind is that currently markets don’t have a better, great option than U.S. Treasury debt.”
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
As children they claimed to be able to tell from across the far side of the park whenever their mother had a migraine by a certain darkening at the windows.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
