- present tense form of darken (3rd person singular).
darkens
Example Sentences
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It means the vicious circle tightens and darkens.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Space weathering, caused by solar wind particles, micrometeorite impacts, and cosmic radiation, slowly darkens exposed material.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2026
“At the same time, if the conflict drags and uncertainty weighs on business investment and consumer confidence, the growth outlook darkens too.”
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
As smoke quickly darkens the day and the unstoppable, town-hopping fire hems in the bus, cutting off routes, the journey takes a dystopian turn, raising the stakes and alarm levels to unimaginable heights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
Phil’s face darkens for an instant, and he takes a step closer to me.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
