DIMS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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There’s a certain philosophy to dressing the body in Japan where the clothing obscures the body.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Entertainment bots come with different engineering challenges, like whether a costume obscures vision or causes overheating.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of obscures

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Pour in the tomato puree, mix gently, partially cover, and cook until the puree darkens and thickens and has mostly been absorbed by the rice, about 3 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Some woods are very photosensitive, like cherry and walnut, but cherry darkens with sun exposure while walnut fades.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of darkens

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Line Smoother preps and blurs, then Balance-n-Brighten delivers buildable, weightless coverage with marbleized pigments for a polished finish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
To be sure, Carrozzini himself stars in the movie, and his voice guides viewers through a journey that blurs the lines of what is perceived as real archival footage and what is markedly created via AI.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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