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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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The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged Wednesday when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony attended by Kim at the northeastern port of Chongjin.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
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 number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
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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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
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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
Noun
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Largely confirming what other economic models have predicted, the Congressional Budget Office's estimations show that the tradeoff for a $2.8 trillion deficit reduction over 10 years would be an overall reduction in household wealth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 June 2025
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Despite tariff reductions, tensions remain over economic competition and market access.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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This international window will be too soon to judge the new manager, but heavy expectations will be waiting around the corner for Ancelotti, and come the September and October internationals Brazil fans will expect big improvements for their side after a recent humbling by Argentina.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Its presence increases air pockets and channels in the soil, which increases porosity in heavy clay or compact soils and helps the soil drain better.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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