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dimmed

  • past participle
    of dim.
    dim
    adjective
    not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.
  • past tense form
    of dim.
    dim
    adjective
    not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.

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The April ceasefire put an end to the most intense fighting, but sporadic attacks, mainly around the Strait of Hormuz, have dimmed the prospects of a final peace agreement.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

As the moon started to span across the sun, the temperature dropped, the wind rushed in and the light dimmed, draining the sky of color.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Even when Swift J1727 had dimmed to roughly one hundredth of its peak activity, astronomers still detected dense gas being blown away from the system.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

Nothing to apologize for, but there’s also no question Journalism’s star has dimmed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

The Story Box’s light dimmed, and the passageway seemed to widen a bit.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia