dim
adjective
not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.
are dimming
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present progressiveof dim.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Escalating Iranian attacks are dimming hopes for the quick revival of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
On Monday morning, former Isro chief AS Kiran Kumar told the BBC that "chances of reawakening are dimming with each passing hour".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2023
Even though experts say trapped people can live for a week or more, the chances of finding survivors in the freezing temperatures are dimming.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 10, 2023
Economists are dimming their outlooks for job growth in January, with more forecasting that the U.S. economy lost jobs as the Omicron wave hampered demand and led to event cancellations.
From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2022
I look up at Mr. Stanley’s face and the edges of my vision are dimming.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
