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as in tropical
being near the equator
we took a cruise to the low northern latitudes
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as in primitive
belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development
once considered the latest thing, electric typewriters now look like low technology indeed
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as in humble
belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
people, both high and low, have been worshipping in this cathedral for centuries
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as in depressed
feeling unhappiness
I was feeling low, and wanted to do something exciting to cheer myself up
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as in deep
having a low musical pitch or range
the tuba's low notes made the floor vibrate
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as in short
having relatively little height
the low hedge surrounding the garden wasn't meant to keep anything out, just to look pretty
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
the weeklong bout of chicken pox laid her low
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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
jokes about toilets are generally considered low humor
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as in dirty
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
low tactics of that sort will not be tolerated on this hockey team
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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
murmured her answer in a low voice
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as in reasonable
costing little
gas is low right now, but prices will inevitably rise this summer, when people start driving more
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as in lower
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
currently enjoys a low standing in the polls
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as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
levels for school volunteers remain low, at least compared to what was expected
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as in fallen
no longer living
thousands of the elderly were laid low by the deadly strain of flu
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Recent Examples of low
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
China's retail sales disappoint Retail sales in China grew 5.1% in April from a year earlier, lower than the 5.5% expected by a Reuters poll and March's figure of 5.9%, suggesting the spending habits of consumers are still muted.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
The high highs and low lows of the relationship between Deborah and Ava is the backbone of the Emmy-winning series.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2025
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Adjective
Abarth is low cost, high return and should be encouraged.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
China's retail sales disappoint Retail sales in China grew 5.1% in April from a year earlier, lower than the 5.5% expected by a Reuters poll and March's figure of 5.9%, suggesting the spending habits of consumers are still muted.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 May 2025
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Desi Arnaz’s life ricocheted between privilege and economic hardship, creative peaks and alcoholic lows — the stuff of high drama.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
The high highs and low lows of the relationship between Deborah and Ava is the backbone of the Emmy-winning series.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low
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Over the seven seasons of Love Island USA, contestants have been treated to a variety of accommodations, ranging from tropical villas to luxury stateside hotels.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The same constraints apply to the black pepper, which is mostly grown in tropical regions such as Vietnam, Indian, and Brazil.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Houde said these mammoth animals are a primitive group of proboscideans ('elephantoids') from which modern elephants evolved.—
Joseph J. Kolb,
Fox News,
18 July 2017
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Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.—
OregonLive.com,
OregonLive.com,
12 July 2017
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The humble statement was met with loud protests from all of his onstage colleagues, as well as Armisen.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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The humble bathroom scale has long been overdue to learn some new tricks.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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The results: enrollees had less financial stress and were less likely to be depressed, but there was no difference in their physical health.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Even at a time when film and TV production in Southern California is depressed, A-listers want to spend their time between takes in plush surroundings.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Dust plumes also create colorful sunrises and sunsets with deeper oranges and reds when the conditions are right.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The Chiefs will host a media availability Thursday, with a short practice viewing window for which The Star will be in attendance.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Each of them plays like a standalone vignette that could make a short film, and as with a short film program made up of multiple stories, some are stronger than others.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Global Blue's weak February European shopper data released on March 5 did indeed work as a catalyst.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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In addition to a weak critical reception, the film became mired in controversy due to political comments made by lead actress Rachel Zegler in the run-up to its release; the casting of a Latina actress as the titular character; and the use of CGI to reimagine the seven dwarfs.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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But beyond the crass remarks about Read, experts say less explosive messages about Proctor's early opinions of the investigation could be damning.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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What keeps these series from coming off as crass is the genuine camaraderie that connects their characters and shelters them, to some extent, from the precariousness of their lives.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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