1
as in threw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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2
as in fell
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 reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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as in decreased
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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5
as in humiliated
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 sunk
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 loured
1
as in darkened
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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2
as in scowled
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 lowered
Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Key Background Inflation has progressively lowered from a peak of around 9% in June 2022, sparked by the pandemic creating roadblocks for supply chains and a rise in commodity prices.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In true street truck style, this F100’s ride height is lowered with aftermarket Fox coilover suspension, and tucked under its brawny fenders are 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Forgeline wheels wrapped in thick Michelin summer rubber.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Key Background Inflation has progressively lowered from a peak of around 9% in June 2022, sparked by the pandemic creating roadblocks for supply chains and a rise in commodity prices.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The central bank has already lowered borrowing costs twice this year, in September by half a percentage point and in November by a quarter.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The central bank has already lowered borrowing costs twice this year, in September by half a percentage point and in November by a quarter.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Fully horizontal meant that oncoming traffic should stop; when the arms were lowered to a 30-degree tilt, traffic could proceed with caution.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
When Hafez died in 2000, the country’s parliament lowered the age requirement to become president from 40 to 34, and through a nationwide referendum, Bashar became president, having been the only candidate.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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In true street truck style, this F100’s ride height is lowered with aftermarket Fox coilover suspension, and tucked under its brawny fenders are 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Forgeline wheels wrapped in thick Michelin summer rubber.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Key Background Inflation has progressively lowered from a peak of around 9% in June 2022, sparked by the pandemic creating roadblocks for supply chains and a rise in commodity prices.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In true street truck style, this F100’s ride height is lowered with aftermarket Fox coilover suspension, and tucked under its brawny fenders are 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Forgeline wheels wrapped in thick Michelin summer rubber.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Key Background Inflation has progressively lowered from a peak of around 9% in June 2022, sparked by the pandemic creating roadblocks for supply chains and a rise in commodity prices.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The central bank has already lowered borrowing costs twice this year, in September by half a percentage point and in November by a quarter.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The central bank has already lowered borrowing costs twice this year, in September by half a percentage point and in November by a quarter.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Fully horizontal meant that oncoming traffic should stop; when the arms were lowered to a 30-degree tilt, traffic could proceed with caution.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
When Hafez died in 2000, the country’s parliament lowered the age requirement to become president from 40 to 34, and through a nationwide referendum, Bashar became president, having been the only candidate.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Lowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowered. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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