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as in darkened
covered over by clouds
the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park
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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 throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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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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as in decrease
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Recent Examples of lowering
Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
As a result, the lowering of the standards has become a way of life, and that’s THE problem.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Trump’s order requires the lowering of flags at federal buildings.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Entertainers and other public figures have joined the calls for a collective lowering of the temperature in the wake of the shooting.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Tebboune also shared a message to his Facebook page, as the country's leader announced a day-long national mourning beginning Friday evening, involving the lowering of the national flag.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The water authority spent roughly $200 million on a pump station to make those transfers, before the lowering of the water level prevented using it.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The die-off was attributed to both the voracious carp and the annual lowering of water levels by the lake’s owner, FirstLight Energy.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Peter White, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
By dramatically lowering the cost of delivery, technology is enabling small businesses that previously couldn't afford marketing, HR or financial advice to tap into those capabilities.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
FFAs can turn into harmful compounds through a process called oxidation, lowering the oil's quality.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Research suggests the DASH diet tends to be more effective than the Mediterranean diet at lowering blood pressure.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The Constitution was amended in 1971, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, and again in 1992.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Instead, investors turned to the Federal Open Market Committee minutes for clues about the shape of the economy this week, which revealed that officials last month were mostly in agreement on lowering interest rates but split on just how many reductions there should be this year.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Restoring solvency will require a mix of difficult choices and innovative policies—lowering costs, increasing system revenues, or both.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Regular cleaning to remove dust and lowering humidity in your home are some of the best ways to reduce dust mite populations.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Peter White, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
By dramatically lowering the cost of delivery, technology is enabling small businesses that previously couldn't afford marketing, HR or financial advice to tap into those capabilities.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
FFAs can turn into harmful compounds through a process called oxidation, lowering the oil's quality.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Research suggests the DASH diet tends to be more effective than the Mediterranean diet at lowering blood pressure.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The Constitution was amended in 1971, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, and again in 1992.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Instead, investors turned to the Federal Open Market Committee minutes for clues about the shape of the economy this week, which revealed that officials last month were mostly in agreement on lowering interest rates but split on just how many reductions there should be this year.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Restoring solvency will require a mix of difficult choices and innovative policies—lowering costs, increasing system revenues, or both.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Regular cleaning to remove dust and lowering humidity in your home are some of the best ways to reduce dust mite populations.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Most observers are confident that a lowering of interest rates would likely lead to an immediate boost of confidence in an economic environment that remains uncertain.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
As a result, the lowering of the standards has become a way of life, and that’s THE problem.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Trump’s order requires the lowering of flags at federal buildings.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Entertainers and other public figures have joined the calls for a collective lowering of the temperature in the wake of the shooting.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Tebboune also shared a message to his Facebook page, as the country's leader announced a day-long national mourning beginning Friday evening, involving the lowering of the national flag.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The water authority spent roughly $200 million on a pump station to make those transfers, before the lowering of the water level prevented using it.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The die-off was attributed to both the voracious carp and the annual lowering of water levels by the lake’s owner, FirstLight Energy.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
The recommendations comes after West Hollywood began exploring lowering or waiving fees altogether to attract more production and see if volume offsets the loss and a new state tax credit system is poised to bring more work back to California.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
By dramatically lowering the cost of delivery, technology is enabling small businesses that previously couldn't afford marketing, HR or financial advice to tap into those capabilities.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
FFAs can turn into harmful compounds through a process called oxidation, lowering the oil's quality.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Research suggests the DASH diet tends to be more effective than the Mediterranean diet at lowering blood pressure.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The Constitution was amended in 1971, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, and again in 1992.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Instead, investors turned to the Federal Open Market Committee minutes for clues about the shape of the economy this week, which revealed that officials last month were mostly in agreement on lowering interest rates but split on just how many reductions there should be this year.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Restoring solvency will require a mix of difficult choices and innovative policies—lowering costs, increasing system revenues, or both.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Regular cleaning to remove dust and lowering humidity in your home are some of the best ways to reduce dust mite populations.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
The recommendations comes after West Hollywood began exploring lowering or waiving fees altogether to attract more production and see if volume offsets the loss and a new state tax credit system is poised to bring more work back to California.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
By dramatically lowering the cost of delivery, technology is enabling small businesses that previously couldn't afford marketing, HR or financial advice to tap into those capabilities.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
FFAs can turn into harmful compounds through a process called oxidation, lowering the oil's quality.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Research suggests the DASH diet tends to be more effective than the Mediterranean diet at lowering blood pressure.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
The Constitution was amended in 1971, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, and again in 1992.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Instead, investors turned to the Federal Open Market Committee minutes for clues about the shape of the economy this week, which revealed that officials last month were mostly in agreement on lowering interest rates but split on just how many reductions there should be this year.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Restoring solvency will require a mix of difficult choices and innovative policies—lowering costs, increasing system revenues, or both.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Regular cleaning to remove dust and lowering humidity in your home are some of the best ways to reduce dust mite populations.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Marc Skinner’s side will face far sterner challenges.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, getting first-team reps has come with a stern warning.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Still, the district saw a slight decrease in students choosing to finish the CTE pathway compared with last year.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Recent enrollment challenges Elon saw an 11% decrease in its new student enrollment this fall, and the number of new undergraduates enrolling at the school has been dropping since 2023.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Mifsuds have invited the community to become a part of the menu curation process, by welcoming name suggestions for Six Spoke’s latest brews, like the Vernor Hazeway, a hazy IPA.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The series has a hazy, dreamlike quality in which narrative logic bends but emotional coherence holds.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike the grim feeling around schools like Florida, everyone here desperately wants Venables to be the right guy.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jill Biden, meanwhile, is portrayed as a grim figure.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After one year, participants in all three groups saw reductions not only in their distress but in levels of hemoglobin A1C (a key indicator of blood glucose; higher levels mean worse control).—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rudolph said the tools, which are mainly used to automate session notes, to autogenerate care plans and to interpret lab results, have resulted in a 65 percent reduction in documentation time.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Laser sunbursts and clouded fade-outs replace traditional abrasion, showcasing Rimaks’s laundry artistry in a low-impact way.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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This may be a one-off in an area — AI and the need for the US to win — that’s less clouded by the ideology that drives the president.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Israel then launched its war on the strip, which has been devastated by fierce bombardment and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ground operations.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Plenty of companies offer fully remote work, Frana says, but competition can be fierce for those roles.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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