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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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Even if the latter is a more comprehensive health insurance, advantage plans have lower upfront costs.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Saturday night’s low could be 16 degrees, with early snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible by Sunday morning.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Mirjam Swanson The Orange County Register, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to frost cloth, Fay said staff will use leaves to cover some low-growing plants, like the Asian jasmine found in the Japanese garden.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
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This model poses lower risks and higher margins.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Even if the latter is a more comprehensive health insurance, advantage plans have lower upfront costs.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
For Milwaukee in particular, the low on Tuesday is around minus 11 degrees with a late afternoon high of minus 5 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Saturday night’s low could be 16 degrees, with early snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible by Sunday morning.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Heads hung low, players consoling one another or screaming obscenities at no one in particular, the care factor off the charts.
—Mirjam Swanson The Orange County Register, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to frost cloth, Fay said staff will use leaves to cover some low-growing plants, like the Asian jasmine found in the Japanese garden.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low
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Los Bermejos Malvasía Volcánica from the region shows citrus, tropical fruit and a stony, salty backbone that reflects these growing conditions.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Her most popular flavors are mango peach and strawberry lychee (a tropical fruit).—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Mobile computing started with devices that now seem laughably primitive.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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That means camping at the stunning Roaring Brook Campground is primitive (and only an option in the summer), so make sure to pack plenty of water, food, and headlamps.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Singer Island has a humble personality, with more reverence for its natural beauty and less regard for glamorous perfection than its southern neighbor.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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This humble ingredient is a powerhouse in all kinds of cooking.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Aside from the loneliness, Rowland says day-after-day stuck inside has left her depressed and fearing the worst.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The first episode largely focuses on the male perspective through the eyes of the angry, lonely, and depressed Jeremy (Jaquel Spivey).—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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But economists appeared skeptical about the effectiveness of Beijing’s plans to boost services spending, cautioning that the plan’s success hinges on deeper reforms to raise household income and strengthen social welfare.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The influential investor has the respect of Wall Street and deep knowledge of complex financial markets.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the mix, too, are the many shorter and more personal expressions around the event.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, it’s funneled into systems that are long on slogans and short on accountability.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those who may have moved to the area after the winter of 2022, may have a pretty weak opinion of what our winters are like here.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, the notion the public will meekly accept weaker radiation standards without explanation seems foolhardy.—
Katy Huff,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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Zamiri aims to send up the crass monetization of a cultural boom, turning up the film’s absurdity knob to highlight the very real ways in which record labels and other corporate interests attach themselves vampirically to artistic success.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Season 4 does introduce the three new Americans via Tender — an online payment system used for gambling and pornography sites, which becomes the focal point of Season 4 — with Penn’s Jonah bringing a crass brand of American humor to the season premiere.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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