- present participle of dim.
dimming
Example Sentences
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Gold prices held below $4,500 a troy ounce as a global selloff in government bonds raised the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike, dimming the attractiveness of the metal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 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
The decision marks the latest sign of LIV’s dimming future ever since Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulled out of the league it started and lavishly backed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
While most scientists at the conference agree that the global cooldown is being caused by the dimming of the sun, none can offer a viable solution to halt or reverse it.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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