- present participle of dim.
dimming
Example Sentences
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Some Nepali families who were searching for their missing loved ones had begun holding symbolic funerals in the last few days, in a sign of dimming hope for survivors.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Because the evolved supergiant is expected to eventually end its life in a supernova explosion, the dramatic dimming prompted speculation that the star might be preparing to explode.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
This will result in a slight dimming of the Sun's light and a drop in temperature.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
However, oil futures’ losses will probably be limited by dimming hopes of a swift deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is transported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
My left eye’s tearing heavily now, and in the dimming light it’s all I can do to follow the boots in front of me.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
