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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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1
as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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2
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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4
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
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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The flybridge has a reverse radar arch that prompts a double take, while the remainder of the exterior focuses on open space (case in point, the foredeck), along with the beautiful design of the cockpit and stern area.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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And, Boeing would have had to submit to a Justice Department—appointed compliance monitor, with the independence and power to impose stern safety reforms.—
Charles Tiefer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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According to Spire, this rate increase just offsets the decrease in natural gas prices which took effect in November 2024.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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The freeze amounts to a 5% budget decrease for the universities due to the $2.4 billion budget shortfall.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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In the hazy light, the monochrome landscape seemed devoid of life.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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As Read walked to the bench with her legal team, Peggy O'Keefe, seated every day front and center, gave the defendant a grim look, video shows.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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After trading away star guard Luka Doncic for big man Anthony Davis, many saw Dallas as a team with a grim outlook for the future.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The People's Bank of China announced 10 new measures intended to stabilize financial markets, including a reduction of deposits held in reserve and a lowering of interest rates across the board.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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At the end of the study, the yoga group had a 50% reduction in headache frequency and a 50% decrease in rescue medication use compared to the group that did not do yoga.6 Unlike aerobic or strength training, balance and flexibility exercises may help alleviate symptoms during migraines.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Caron was used to seeing my fiery side, the fierce competitor, the demanding coach.—
Jim Calhoun with Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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The feedback was fierce—storyboards dismantled, ideas shredded—but the environment was psychologically safe.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 May 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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Terra cotta boxes are attractive but heavy once filled with soil, so these require adequate support to hold their weight.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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After the heavy Clasico defeat at Montjuic that effectively ended the title race, The Athletic reported that Madrid were not ruling out reinforcements (or sales) in other positions too, and that includes midfield.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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