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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the view from the mountain's summit is often bedimmed by haze
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedimmed
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025 -
In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
Verb
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The lead truck attempted to contact the tower 40 seconds after the plane was given clearance to ask to cross the runway, but a simultaneous transmission obscured the call.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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For some, the implications of duplicity and obscured identity in the line could well apply to its author—and thereby hangs a tale.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Paths cross at Birdsong lobby lounge and bar, an airy double-height space where mid-century-style terrazzo floors and starburst chandeliers blend with curvaceous pink velvet chairs and dusky blue drapes, with the city shimmering in the background.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This variety has dusky or grayish-black foliage whose trumpet flowers show off petals ranging from salmon to orange-red to an occasional yellow with orange markings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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None of the allegations that have since darkened the icon’s star are mentioned at all.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly darkened and sticky, 2–3 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Two of Horner's former teachers – both requesting their faces be blurred – delivered some of the most emotional testimony of the day.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The offense has blurred the lines between inconsistent and borderline unwatchable.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For the first time in years, the future of their offensive line may not be so dim.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The vibe is calm, cool, dim, and science-y without being overly medicalized.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The conflict has further clouded the outlook for private investments, which could make the adjustment tricker.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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No one is the hero, even Mary, who is arguably the least suspicious, ends up being the one who has a drug problem that definitely could have clouded her judgment.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Bedimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedimmed. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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