as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the view from the mountain's summit is often bedimmed by haze
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The recipient's name was obscured, and it was noted that the migrant refused to sign it on Friday.—
Andrew Chung, Luc Cohen, Kristina Cooke,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025 -
But the short-term bump in the stock price obscures a much more complicated picture.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here, the border of the gayborhood blurs with the gay beach.—
JD Shadel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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The extensive use of glass enhances visibility while blurring the boundaries between the interior and exterior, making every journey feel seamless and connected to the surroundings.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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The spring sky darkened over the parking lot of the Swannanoa Ingles.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Keeping the Trump tax cuts in place would significantly darken the country’s fiscal outlook.—
Andrew Duehren,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Additional observations will help confirm whether disintegration is the true cause of the comet’s apparent outburst and dimming.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Fitbit Future These watches were released after Google’s acquisition of Fitbit was completed, and dimming down the Versa and Sense lines smarts may have been seen as a way to avoid in-house competition with the Pixel Watch family.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Juicy, whole lobster served grilled or blackened is best, though the menu at this famous haunt features every possible elaboration of the dish.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Andrew Pogue The compact kitchen sports blackened stainless-steel counters.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
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However, these achievements have been clouded by substantial controversies surrounding conflicts of interest, weakened regulatory oversight, and ethical dilemmas.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new executive director of transportation presented his plans to turn around a department clouded by a poor reputation and recent scrutiny by its workers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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An old hairstylist trick is to lightly mist your brush or comb with some hairspray to tame frizzies and flyaways.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
12 Feb. 2025
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Also look at community and home amenities with an eye toward coverings, fans, misting and water access.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But instead of sounding the alarm, defendants went out of their way to becloud the emerging scientific consensus.—
Edward Fitzpatrick,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 Aug. 2019
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His flacks and surrogates hand out scraps of information grudgingly, infrequently, and beclouded by fragrant eructations of doublespeak.—
Charles Seife,
Slate Magazine,
1 Mar. 2017
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“Bedim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedim. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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