- present tense form of darken (3rd person singular).
darkens
Example Sentences
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What complicates and darkens the picture from Andromeda’s perspective is that a significant chunk of AI credit is concentrated in private markets.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
At some point, the room darkens, and the crowd watches the jacket glow — she becomes a bioluminescent creature in human form.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
Space weathering, caused by solar wind particles, micrometeorite impacts, and cosmic radiation, slowly darkens exposed material.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2026
The sky darkens as we stand on the corner of Queen’s Road and Pedder Street in Central.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
Balekin’s face darkens, and his grip on the staff tightens.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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