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1
as in darkened
covered over by clouds
the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park
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2
as in stern
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
we chose our next words carefully, mindful of the lowering expression on his face
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as in decrease
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as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices of the new type of televisions lowered considerably as competition and sales increased
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3
as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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as in decreasing
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the noise of the jet engine lowered as the plane disappeared in the distance
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as in discrediting
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
how could you lower yourself by passing off someone else's work as your own?
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as in sinking
to diminish the price or value of
over time, inflation lowers incomes and savings in terms of actual buying power
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also louring
1
as in darkening
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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as in scowling
to look with anger or disapproval
the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her
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Recent Examples of lowering
Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Our work in the next session must be focused on lowering costs and helping people make ends meet, not more giveaways to the special interests [of the] wealthy.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Start by lowering your utility bill.
—Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
For example, oats are often touted as good for lowering cholesterol.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Similarly, brands with in-house marketing capabilities can align production and promotion, lowering acquisition costs and increasing retention.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Our work in the next session must be focused on lowering costs and helping people make ends meet, not more giveaways to the special interests [of the] wealthy.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
For example, oats are often touted as good for lowering cholesterol.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Start by lowering your utility bill.
—Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Similarly, brands with in-house marketing capabilities can align production and promotion, lowering acquisition costs and increasing retention.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Our work in the next session must be focused on lowering costs and helping people make ends meet, not more giveaways to the special interests [of the] wealthy.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Start by lowering your utility bill.
—Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
For example, oats are often touted as good for lowering cholesterol.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Similarly, brands with in-house marketing capabilities can align production and promotion, lowering acquisition costs and increasing retention.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Our work in the next session must be focused on lowering costs and helping people make ends meet, not more giveaways to the special interests [of the] wealthy.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
For example, oats are often touted as good for lowering cholesterol.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Start by lowering your utility bill.
—Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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Fast forward five years and Faris is still trying to find a balance between being a fun, yet stern, mom.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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In Volusia County, where Daytona Beach has long had a reputation for being a spring break party destination, Sheriff Mike Chitwood issued a stern warning.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the program resulted in a 20% decrease in gambling activities after just a single school year.—
Adam Hudacek,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ghrelin, an appetite stimulant, rises when you are sleep-deprived, and leptin decreases.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Thin lines and hazy glowing colors make the towering, randomized geometric structures look like something from a French comic book.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
16 Mar. 2025
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In the late 1970s, Saturn’s odd moon Titan, a hazy orange world, was expecting visitors — first, NASA’s Pioneer 11 probe, then the twin Voyager spacecraft.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The result is that every year, the Palestinian reality gets grimmer.—
Noa Tishby,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes emphasized that the Egyptian proposal for Gaza’s reconstruction does not reflect the grim realities on the ground.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Traders are assigning virtually no probability of a cut at next week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting and only about a 1-in-4 chance of a reduction in May, according to CME Group calculations.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of what a full-year funding measure might include, the president has statutory authority to propose spending reductions to Congress.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Monday night’s fierce winds took it down, damaging the support structures in the process.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gemini: The White Lotus: New England Logline: At a historic White Lotus resort nestled in the heart of coastal New England, a subtle, yet fierce, class warfare simmers beneath the surface.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After noticing a global gap in effective and trusted protection when faced with financial diminution, the company honed in on the product, refining it to meet the needs of employees worldwide.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s really harmful, in my estimation, is the uncertainty of it all and the diminution of trust our strongest allies will have in the United States for years to come.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Supported by a trio who seemed to have stepped out of an airbrushed van, Remy opted for a heavy stroll through the sludgy fringes of ’70s rock.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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The heavy snow is mainly a threat for higher elevation areas, with low-elevation areas facing a flood risk from heavy rains.—
Anna Skinner,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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