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being near the equator we took a cruise to the low northern latitudes

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feeling unhappiness I was feeling low, and wanted to do something exciting to cheer myself up

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low

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noun

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adverb

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How does the adjective low contrast with its synonyms?

The words base and vile are common synonyms of low. While all three words mean "deserving of contempt because of the absence of higher values," low may connote crafty cunning, vulgarity, or immorality and regularly implies an outraging of one's sense of decency or propriety.

refused to listen to such low talk

When could base be used to replace low?

While the synonyms base and low are close in meaning, base stresses the ignoble and may suggest cruelty, treachery, greed, or grossness.

base motives

When can vile be used instead of low?

Although the words vile and low have much in common, vile, the strongest of these words, tends to suggest disgusting depravity or filth.

a vile remark

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Recent Examples of low
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025 Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Hot, humid weather with chances for more rain Hot and humid weather will persist through the rest of the week, with temperatures in the metro area hovering in the low to mid-90s, according to the weather service. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025 The stock is up 280% from the 52-week low reached in September. Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for low
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low
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  • Thrive’s reef-safe SPF 50 mineral formula offers strong protection with minimal white cast, perfect for South America’s varied climates—from snowy peaks to tropical beaches.
    Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
  • The earthy flavor of the matcha is paired with almond bitters, lime for tartness and pineapple juice for a tropical note.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 23 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
  • Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.
    OregonLive.com, OregonLive.com, 12 July 2017
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  • These humble movie moments have now become the foundation of a trending dinner party format.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
  • The company remains true to the humble ethic of hard work and friendly customer service embodied by the founding family.
    Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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  • What would Georgia wear in her most depressed state?
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 16 June 2025
  • That can put them on edge and heighten their separation anxiety, Langan said, and if their owners are depressed or grief-stricken about loss and uncertainty, the animals absorb those emotions too.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
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  • What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Many of those affected are still caught in a holding pattern, trying to figure out how to receive their passports, while others have conflicting emotions as the policy's impact went far deeper than just not having a passport.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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  • But after Trump pulled the U.S. unilaterally out of the deal during his first term, Iran began enriching uranium up to 60% -- a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90% -- and restricting access to its nuclear facilities.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
  • The summer solstice will occur Friday at 10:42 p.m. ET and will be both the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the National Weather Service.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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  • And while the unemployment rate remains low, hiring has been weak, leaving those without jobs struggling to find new work.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
  • Total textile and apparel exports declined from $44.4 billion in fiscal year 2022 to $35.8 billion in fiscal year 2024 (ending March 31), due to weak global demand and elevated production costs.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
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    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
  • 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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“Low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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