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as in tropical
being near the equator
we took a cruise to the low northern latitudes
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as in primitive
belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development
once considered the latest thing, electric typewriters now look like low technology indeed
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as in humble
belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
people, both high and low, have been worshipping in this cathedral for centuries
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as in depressed
feeling unhappiness
I was feeling low, and wanted to do something exciting to cheer myself up
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as in deep
having a low musical pitch or range
the tuba's low notes made the floor vibrate
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as in short
having relatively little height
the low hedge surrounding the garden wasn't meant to keep anything out, just to look pretty
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
the weeklong bout of chicken pox laid her low
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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
jokes about toilets are generally considered low humor
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as in dirty
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
low tactics of that sort will not be tolerated on this hockey team
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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume
murmured her answer in a low voice
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as in reasonable
costing little
gas is low right now, but prices will inevitably rise this summer, when people start driving more
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as in lower
of, relating to, or located at the bottom
currently enjoys a low standing in the polls
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as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
levels for school volunteers remain low, at least compared to what was expected
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as in fallen
no longer living
thousands of the elderly were laid low by the deadly strain of flu
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Recent Examples of low
Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Bart Herbison, executive director of Nashville Songwriters Association International, said 10 to 12 years ago, publishing deals for songwriters hit an all-time low.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Steeper declines were also seen in people with lower incomes, less education, and those living in nonmetropolitan areas.1
Women and individuals with higher education levels were the most likely to read for pleasure—but their habits are shifting.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
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But generally, rates have been edging down, reaching a 10-month low earlier in August.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Bart Herbison, executive director of Nashville Songwriters Association International, said 10 to 12 years ago, publishing deals for songwriters hit an all-time low.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ludmila tied it in the 81st by latching on to a long ball and stabbing a low shot past Courage goalkeeper Casey Murphy.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Steeper declines were also seen in people with lower incomes, less education, and those living in nonmetropolitan areas.1
Women and individuals with higher education levels were the most likely to read for pleasure—but their habits are shifting.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low
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The range is scented with their tropical Sunshine Spritz fragrance –a blend of magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and sea salt.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The National Hurricane Center is also pinpointing two other areas for potential tropical development this week.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 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
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Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.—
OregonLive.com,
OregonLive.com,
12 July 2017
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This includes the humble Kerner, a grape that has Riesling-like qualities.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Our company’s ethos is to remain humble in the face of technology.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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If management succeeds in achieving its ambitious growth targets while maintaining leverage control, the stock could experience a significant multiple expansion from its current depressed levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The protagonist here, though, is the depressed and alcoholic songwriter Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke, who else?), waiting to congratulate his former creative partner Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott) and grappling with his own jealousy and insecurities.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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There's something nice about having a deep repertoire of your own music that means something to your audience.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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With 13 starters back, including eight on offense, could this be the year Colleyville Heritage makes another deep run in the postseason?—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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The louder the sound, the shorter amount of time a person should be exposed to it.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Elevated Velocity’s profile ― long hood, spacious interior, short rear overhang, fastback rear end ― is consistent with the current Cadillac Lyriq and Celestiq.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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And if tariffs only cause a one-time jump in prices, weaker purchasing power could slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Despite these efforts, economic conditions and weak demand for domestic leisure travel pose challenges.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The tone has been combative, crass, and what’s been defended as fighting fire with fire.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Aug. 2025
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Liverpool fans know how hurtful crass chants can be.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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