A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DIM

Tue, 11 Jun '24
Not very bright
Sun, 3 Mar '24
Lower, as lights
Mon, 16 Oct '23
Opposite of bright
Sun, 11 Jun '23
Rather thick
Tue, 16 May '23
De-lighted?
Mon, 14 Mar '22
Bright's opposite
Mon, 2 Aug '21
Not bright
Mon, 26 Jul '21
Faint, as light
Mon, 12 Jul '21
Turn down, as lights
Sun, 23 May '21
Grow faint
Fri, 23 Apr '21
Turn down
Sun, 21 Feb '21
Low-wattage