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as in less
having not so great importance or rank as another
a lower position in the company
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2
as in lowest
situated lower down
this book goes on the lower shelf
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as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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as in to decline
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 to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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as in to decrease
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 to humiliate
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 to depress
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 lour
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as in to darken
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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also lour
as in frown
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
he turned to see the scornful lower on her face
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Recent Examples of lower
Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
For instance, a married couple earning $200,000 in both 2022 and 2023 would save $900 in taxes this year because more of their income would be taxed at a lower rate, according to Tim Steffen, director of tax planning with Baird.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2023
The latter should also help address issues around inaccessible public transport and the lower rate of automobile ownership amongst people with disabilities.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
The trial did not observe a lower rate of maternal deaths among women who got the antibiotic versus those who got the placebo.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
In Japan and the European Union, women are actually taxed at a lower rate.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
For instance, a married couple earning $200,000 in both 2022 and 2023 would save $900 in taxes this year because more of their income would be taxed at a lower rate, according to Tim Steffen, director of tax planning with Baird.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2023
The latter should also help address issues around inaccessible public transport and the lower rate of automobile ownership amongst people with disabilities.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
The trial did not observe a lower rate of maternal deaths among women who got the antibiotic versus those who got the placebo.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lower
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Research by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that students who live in low-income neighborhoods and attend schools with higher proportions of students of color receive less recess time and lower quality recess.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The incident marks the second time in less than a month that the same section of pavement has required emergency engineering work.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Nicole Kidman and Martha Stewart reminded us that a classic button-down shirt can do wonders as a workwear staple or throw-on-and-go option during the warmer months.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The bear was completely oblivious to this crowd of people screaming and throwing things at it.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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In 2023, the year after five Tampa Bay Rays players declined to wear rainbow logos for Pride Night, Manfred said the league would no longer compel players to do so.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Factors such as declining birth rates and families moving out of the city are contributing to declining enrollment at Denver Public Schools.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The coronavirus vaccine reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events linked to covid-19 — strokes, heart attacks, and hospitalization from heart disease — by about 40 percent, according to a new study.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Fox would take on $8 million in debt to pay for the Roku acquisition, and the companies expect to reduce combined expenses by $400 million.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Yet burnout is associated with emotional exhaustion, cynicism, reduced motivation, sleep problems, and decreased enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Only the United States was humiliated; both countries have experienced a catastrophic loss.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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However, they were then humiliated 2-1, after extra time, by second division side Torreense in the final.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Experts warn the vast basin, fed by the murky Tidal Basin and darkened by new paint that warms the water, may never stay algae-free without more drastic measures.—
Katie Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until mixture darkens slightly, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks' championship parade will conclude at City Hall, where fans will be met with a glaring mistake.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Taking Ament would require belief that the shooting and strength questions are developmental hurdles, not glaring red flags.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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“Lower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lower. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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