dim
adjective
not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.
dims
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present tense formof dim (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The economic progress dims hope for a nuclear deal with the U.S., since Washington has often dangled sanctions relief or economic incentives to get Pyongyang to freeze, halt or relinquish its nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Younger people have a generally sunnier starting point but that dims as they age - not a great surprise - and all age groups react to events similarly.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
But his style of running the Pentagon—including the way he’s put forth his new policy—gravely dims his chances for success.
From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2025
But Strong is the one who finds an unlikely frequency — tragedy? — for what might have been an “SNL” skit, as Cohn’s roar dims with AIDS-related illness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2024
The day dims into evening, and evening fades into night, and an open window carries the symphony of laughter and cheerful voices into my room.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
