dim
Example Sentences
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He said his terrifying encounter with California’s most iconic apex predator won’t dim his love of nature.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
When a planet passes in front of its star from our perspective, it blocks a small amount of starlight, causing the star to dim temporarily.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Not everything about the post-strongman world envisioned by “The Boys” is dim.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
She takes a dim view of those who oppose decriminalization.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Above us, every few stretches, there’s a false sun shining down with dim, orangish light.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Vocabulary lists containing dim
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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