as in darkened
being without light or without much light
a dimmed lounge where students like to rest and sleep
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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the storm clouds dimmed our view of the city from the airplane
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Recent Examples of dimmed
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
With the lights dimmed at Citi Field, Williams headed to the mound from the bullpen as called for by manager Carlos Mendoza, but Brazobán simultaneously walked from the dugout back to the mound.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Yet with the lights dimmed at Citi Field for the bottom of the inning, Williams headed to the mound from the bullpen as called for by Mendoza — as Brazobán simultaneously walked from the dugout back to the mound.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Lights dimmed, phone down, maybe some deep breathing.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and continued devastation in Gaza, have dimmed the prospect for a two-state solution, said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot ahead of Monday’s meeting.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The war has also upended conventional wisdom on the Middle East; oilfield executives were recently bullish on a rebound in the region’s drilling and fracking orders, but their hopes — and fortunes — have since dimmed, Bloomberg wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The crew has dimmed the cabin within the Orion spacecraft and the astronauts are taking turns observing the moon's surface through its windows.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Those manageable payments will linger well after the glow of your trip has dimmed.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Perhaps, as Weiner points out, the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recession dimmed the public’s appetite for frothy stories about the pursuit of Birkin bags.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
With the lights dimmed at Citi Field, Williams headed to the mound from the bullpen as called for by manager Carlos Mendoza, but Brazobán simultaneously walked from the dugout back to the mound.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Yet with the lights dimmed at Citi Field for the bottom of the inning, Williams headed to the mound from the bullpen as called for by Mendoza — as Brazobán simultaneously walked from the dugout back to the mound.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Lights dimmed, phone down, maybe some deep breathing.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and continued devastation in Gaza, have dimmed the prospect for a two-state solution, said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot ahead of Monday’s meeting.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The war has also upended conventional wisdom on the Middle East; oilfield executives were recently bullish on a rebound in the region’s drilling and fracking orders, but their hopes — and fortunes — have since dimmed, Bloomberg wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The crew has dimmed the cabin within the Orion spacecraft and the astronauts are taking turns observing the moon's surface through its windows.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Those manageable payments will linger well after the glow of your trip has dimmed.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimmed
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The report, issued on April 30, contains 14 recommendations, some of which were obscured from public view for security reasons.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Like too many others of his time, Smith’s sheer greatness tends to be obscured, his legacy overlooked.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No Doubt defined an era with their individualistic fashion and blurred musical lines between ska and pop.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Tears blurred his vision and reddened his face.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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But the outlook is clouded by the Iran war.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Sure, he’s driven by vengeance and ruthless in his pursuit, but — without spoiling anything — his motivation is clouded at best, misplaced at worst.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mosque is blackened and burned, the minaret split in two.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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Add the unpeeled garlic and toast until blackened, about 5 minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With Misiorowski also allowing just two hits – a pair of singles from José Caballero – the right-hander overshadowed Jones’ big league debut.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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It was mishap masked and overshadowed by the Timberwolves looking more like some washed up hoopers struggling at the local Lifetime Fitness rather than a group trying to reach the Western Conference Finals for the third straight season.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Dimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimmed. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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