as in darkening
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 dimming
This alignment causes Earth’s shadow to fall on the moon, gradually dimming its surface, NASA reports.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theater owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed a September 9 marquee dimming to honor artists and industry members.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Shortly after sunset, look low in the west-southwest to find dimming Mars to the left of bright blue-white Spica in Virgo.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
An inward-looking Japan would fail to attract global talent and fix labor shortages, dimming economic prospects.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
The likelihood of Western states reaching a consensus on a plan for the future of the Colorado River is dimming as time runs out for the negotiators tasked with dividing up the shrinking river relied upon by 40 million people.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Others may choose to partake in passionate conversations or walk away from anything dimming their shine.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Chances are dimming that Gunn’s Superman will be able to even catch up with Man of Steel.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Like some of the best Mini LED TVs, this TV delivers enhanced contrast through the use of thousands of local dimming zones.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
The Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theater owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed a September 9 marquee dimming to honor artists and industry members.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Shortly after sunset, look low in the west-southwest to find dimming Mars to the left of bright blue-white Spica in Virgo.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
An inward-looking Japan would fail to attract global talent and fix labor shortages, dimming economic prospects.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
The likelihood of Western states reaching a consensus on a plan for the future of the Colorado River is dimming as time runs out for the negotiators tasked with dividing up the shrinking river relied upon by 40 million people.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Others may choose to partake in passionate conversations or walk away from anything dimming their shine.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Chances are dimming that Gunn’s Superman will be able to even catch up with Man of Steel.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Like some of the best Mini LED TVs, this TV delivers enhanced contrast through the use of thousands of local dimming zones.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimming
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Flowers are typically pale blue to lavender, darkening along the midrib and toward the tip of each petal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Check the butter for signs of spoiling, including darkening, a foul odor, and/or a sour taste.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The distance blur can also be dramatic, obscuring your view of what’s to come and essentially hiding its beauty.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s a period where addiction is obscuring whatever that initial wound is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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Over three decades, the community has witnessed the Chens’ children growing up—attending their sports games, hearing them practice piano in the restaurant, and blurring the line between customer and friend.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, that is a small price to pay for blurring fine lines without Botox.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each footstep sent up clouds of dust and ash, coating everything, including my mouth and teeth, in fine grit, blackening my snot and saliva.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, clouding skies and choking air quality in distant cities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Markets are treading water ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium, with mixed data clouding hopes for a September Fed rate cut.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Dimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimming. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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