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dim

adjective as in unfavorable with regard to opinion

adjective as in not very intelligent

verb as in darken; obscure

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Inside a dim New Orleans-style bar in Hollywood, dozens of strangers mingle under the thump of pop music while nursing complimentary cocktails.

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Factory activity in New York state unexpectedly picked up pace this month, as signals of demand improved, despite some dimming of optimism among manufacturers.

This is a vital point for people trying to get their poinsettias to rebloom, Kobayashi said, because even a dim streetlight can disrupt the color process.

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Sensory overload can be extremely destabilizing, so an autistic child may first need a quiet place with dim lighting to calm themselves, and extra time to process and form answers to providers’ questions.

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Sensory overwhelm can be destabilizing, and an autistic child may first need a quiet place with dim lighting to calm themselves, and extra time to process and form answers to questions.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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