dims

verb

present tense third-person singular of dim
as in obscures
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 dims The starlight dims for a moment, and the shape of that dip reveals the size, shape, and surroundings of the object that caused it. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026 Calm Mode dims the displays and reduces the information shown. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 During a penumbral eclipse, the moon travels through Earth's penumbra, which is the outer part of its shadow, and dims only slightly. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026 To avoid distraction, a camera dims the screen if the driver’s gaze drifts toward it. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The Earth’s shadow dims the moon, which sometimes bears a red hue for a few hours, according to NASA. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Artificial light remains the single greatest obstacle to seeing the Perseids at their best, as light pollution washes out fainter meteors and dims the Milky Way overhead. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 The relentless cycle of attacks dims the potential of reaching a diplomatic end to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of its neighbor. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Come nighttime, La Plaza, the resort’s open courtyard resembling a town square, dims the lights and turns up the volume to the beats of international DJs. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dims
  1. obscures
  2. darkens
  3. blurs
  4. blackens
Verb
  • That is, when the dialogue is audible at all; much of it ends up subsumed by a thundering sound mix that obscures what you’re actually meant to hear.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Pedestrians walk along Marina Bay as thick haze obscures the Merlion park and surrounding skyline in Singapore on October 14, 2026.
    — Jenny Lee,Zechariah Chan, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of obscures
Verb
  • Instead, the surrounding sky darkens, increasing the contrast until the pale daytime moon seems to switch on at dusk and grow increasingly brilliant.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Cook until the sauce darkens and thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of darkens
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  • Blending 1970s sci-fi aesthetics with a timeless world where cell phones are the only markers of temporal difference, the film blurs the boundaries between memory, history and the supernatural.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The administration’s pursuit of profit and peace blurs the line between public and private interests.
    — Max Boot, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of blurs
Verb
  • After the first killing frost blackens their foliage, wait for a dry day and gently lift them with a garden fork.
    — Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026
  • As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.
    — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of blackens

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“Dims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dims. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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