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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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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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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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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
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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
Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, lowering the risk of fractures and falls in older adults isn’t as simple as taking a supplement.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, lowering the risk of fractures and falls in older adults isn’t as simple as taking a supplement.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, lowering the risk of fractures and falls in older adults isn’t as simple as taking a supplement.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, lowering the risk of fractures and falls in older adults isn’t as simple as taking a supplement.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, lowering the risk of fractures and falls in older adults isn’t as simple as taking a supplement.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, lowering the risk of fractures and falls in older adults isn’t as simple as taking a supplement.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, lowering the risk of fractures and falls in older adults isn’t as simple as taking a supplement.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, lowering the risk of fractures and falls in older adults isn’t as simple as taking a supplement.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
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Corenswet is perfect as a younger, less chiseled, less stern version of Superman.Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Freeland, on the other hand, has advocated a much tougher approach to Trump, one more in line with the stern response of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Only 25% of new car buyers are considering an EV for their next purchase, a 2% decrease from last year.Anshuman Tripathy, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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As the policy rate increases or decreases, variable mortgage rates are expected to rise or decline respectively.Reza Ghazi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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By the time authorities started asking questions days later, memories of partygoers were hazy.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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For instance, sky-gazers should avoid beaches where the skies tend to be hazy and instead find a mountaintop.Gina Park, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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The larger picture is especially grim: Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has leaped, as reported by the Israeli media and human-rights groups.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Viewers watched as Berghoff spilled chilling anecdotes of her experiences, painting a grim picture of the dangers lurking in the digital dating pool.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent advancements in deciphering spam through AI have led to improvements, and there is potential for significant spam reduction in the near future.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The program was credited by city officials for a 43% reduction in homicides from 2012 to 2017.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, the outspoken actor highly regarded as one of the industry's fiercest defenders of women.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Enticing notes of lemon confit, citrus blossom and a saline minerality make one yearn for the sea with subtle flavors of nectarine and chamomile tea on the palate with a fierce mineral finish and mouthwatering acidity that is impressive.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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That in turn pushes prices lower and causes a further diminution in liquidity supply.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The same diminution is currently happening to the composition of an opening paragraph with a clear thesis statement.Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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The Ravens are heavy road favorites coming off a dominant win against the Steelers, but this game will be close.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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But the Swedes are the heavy favorites in what is the weaker group in this year’s tournament.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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