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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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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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Once again, her stern words earned tepid applause from a crowd that honestly just wanted to go two hours without thinking about humanity's downward trajectory into civil, moral, and environmental oblivion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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But Sunday’s election could mark its sternest test yet.—
Mark Sappenfield,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition to a drop in homicides, Durham saw a 24% decrease in shooting incidents from 2023 to 2024 — though the number of people shot increased 6.8%, according to Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, deporting just 1.3 million undocumented immigrants will trigger a 1.2% decrease in GDP and a 1.1% drop in employment by 2028.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is a relaxed, easygoing day; however, communications are a bit hazy and could be easily misunderstood.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2025
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From that point on, her memory is hazy, according to the suit.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In recent months, Israel has brightened a grim geopolitical landscape by battering Iran and its proxies.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The grim anniversary comes with Ukraine facing great uncertainty about its future after President Donald Trump pivoted toward Russia and US officials insisted that Europe can no longer rely on Washington for its defense.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The administration is planning a much broader reduction of its workforce.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lift restrictions on shooting outside and in public spaces in L.A. (emulating NYC’s successful program) and offer a temporary reduction in permit fees in conjunction with loosening up notification requirements to reduce FilmLA’s staffing costs.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After the goalless draw in one of soccer’s fiercest rivalries, the Portuguese manager was yet again outspoken in his press conference.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The game between the fierce rivals was halted after 52 minutes due to fans throwing flares onto the pitch.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Holmes and Balwani argued the restitution should have been based on the diminution in value of the shares after the fraud came to light -- and not, as was ordered, the money each victim invested.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The next morning, everyone makes big talk about history and legend-making; the feeling of diminution lingers.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Chime’s continued growth has been driven by heavy spending on advertising and cross-selling its customers on additional products, such as its credit builder card.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 13-pound, 6-ounce largemouth also tied a Bass Fishing League record for the heaviest bass ever weighed at a BFL event, according to Major League Fishing.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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