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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Early bird pricing and launch details For homeowners who have watched the robotic mower category promise low-effort outdoor maintenance while consistently delivering high-effort setup, the K1 makes a different offer.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Monday is also expected to be mostly sunny, with a high temperature near 82 and an overnight low of 53.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Many people are running low for years without a clear signal.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Early bird pricing and launch details For homeowners who have watched the robotic mower category promise low-effort outdoor maintenance while consistently delivering high-effort setup, the K1 makes a different offer.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The impact of this winter’s record-low snowpack on the upcoming fire season is difficult to overstate, said Dominik Kulakowski, a researcher at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, who studies climate, wildfires and mountain forests across the West.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Monday is also expected to be mostly sunny, with a high temperature near 82 and an overnight low of 53.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
In unvaccinated pregnant women, measles may cause premature birth or a low-birthweight baby.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Many people are running low for years without a clear signal.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Accustomed to a tropical climate, the animals languished inside the cold warehouse after space heaters set up in the facility shut down with no one present to correct it, records show.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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This beverage is made from the juice of tropical lychee, which is known for its hints of grape, pear, and watermelon, and sparkling water.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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This was a time when roads were primitive, and the need was to link cities with rural areas.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Any set of prime numbers is automatically primitive, because primes have no factors (except themselves and the number one).—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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In terms of all-time hero's journeys, his is up there, from his humble beginnings on Tatooine to learning of his sinister dad to becoming a Jedi master to sacrificing himself to help the Resistance.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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But on a recent afternoon, in the basement reading room, Joshua Cochran, the library’s curator of American history, reached into one of a dozen archival boxes loaded on a cart and carefully unwrapped a humbler item — a paper cup imprinted with the image of Paul Revere’s lantern.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Researchers believe inbreeding led to depressed survival rates in pups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sam is very depressed and feels lonely and isolated.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for many, the occasion carried a deeper meaning, one centered on those who dreamed of connecting Los Angeles to Chicago by road generations before them.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The songs were radiant, ecstatic, and cleansing, a deep exhale from a band freed from boardroom expectations.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Momager Kris Jenner joined her daughter, who also showcased a different hair look with a short bob and bangs.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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And its other selections all boast skill sets that can help the team in the short and long term.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Based on the popular 1960s spy sitcom, this weak adaptation casts Steve Carell as a bumbling secret agent, with Hathaway as his more competent partner and developing love interest.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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In particular, researchers experimentally demonstrated quadsqueezing, a complex fourth-order quantum interaction previously considered too weak to observe.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Plastic trinkets and graffiti, television sets and bumper stickers, road signs and wigs—many might describe these items as disposable culture, signs of America’s crass habit of regarding anything as art.—
Hua Hsu,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Alas, Deborah’s crass attempt to extort her fans immediately goes sideways.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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