in the dark

phrase

Synonyms of in the darknext
1
: in secrecy
most of his dealings were done in the dark
2
: in ignorance
kept the public in the dark about the agreement

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Climbing a quarry mine in the dark Though they’re called Night Climbs, the October evening events begin around sunset as the days get shorter ahead of the winter solstice. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Two small slots on each of those sides are there to hold available tritium vials so that the Apex V2 glows, making it (and the release buttons) easier to find in the dark. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Unlike the recent Draconid meteor shower, a treat for early sleepers, the Orionids will reward those who stay up late or rise in the dark hours before dawn. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 That means no subtle movements in the dark will get between you and victory. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the dark

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in the dark was in the 15th century

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in the depths of someone's mind
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