1
as in threw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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2
as in fell
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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3
as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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as in decreased
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 humiliated
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 sunk
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 loured
1
as in darkened
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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2
as in scowled
to look with anger or disapproval
the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her
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Recent Examples of lowered
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
And a meta-analysis of 196 scientific articles published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2023 found that people who did moderate-intensity physical activity like walking fast for 11 minutes a day had a lowered risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and several forms of cancer.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to adjustable dampers, the Lyriq-V boasts a lowered suspension with components stiffened 10% to 600% from the base Lyriq, which was already a sporty and responsive SUV.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The lowered sun was in our eyes, catching at dark patches that might be her, that might be gulls.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
While recent earnings slightly exceeded lowered expectations, prompting some tactical analyst upgrades, these do not necessarily indicate a sustainable turnaround.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The scenario assumes costs grow with historical inflation and the mortgage rate is lowered twice by a half-point through refinancing.
—Jeff Goertzen, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
The path into the cave descended steeply, and the ceiling lowered so that everyone had to bend and then squat.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
And Sunday in New Jersey, head coach Andy Reid lowered his shoulder to bump Kelce before the two exchanged words as the Chiefs settled for a first-half field goal.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Marcela lowered her voice and cautiously peered around.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
That was a key reason why the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates last week for the first since December.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
In Arizona, the governor can also require that the state flag be lowered at all state, institutional and educational buildings.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points last week, citing softness in the labor market.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Most commonly that’s expressed as a shrinking number of cable viewers and the lowered subscription and ad revenue that comes with it.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
And a meta-analysis of 196 scientific articles published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2023 found that people who did moderate-intensity physical activity like walking fast for 11 minutes a day had a lowered risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and several forms of cancer.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to adjustable dampers, the Lyriq-V boasts a lowered suspension with components stiffened 10% to 600% from the base Lyriq, which was already a sporty and responsive SUV.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The lowered sun was in our eyes, catching at dark patches that might be her, that might be gulls.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
While recent earnings slightly exceeded lowered expectations, prompting some tactical analyst upgrades, these do not necessarily indicate a sustainable turnaround.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The assistance, which significantly lowered premiums for people purchasing insurance through federal or state marketplaces, is set to expire at the end of this year.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The scenario assumes costs grow with historical inflation and the mortgage rate is lowered twice by a half-point through refinancing.
—Jeff Goertzen, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
The path into the cave descended steeply, and the ceiling lowered so that everyone had to bend and then squat.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
And Sunday in New Jersey, head coach Andy Reid lowered his shoulder to bump Kelce before the two exchanged words as the Chiefs settled for a first-half field goal.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Marcela lowered her voice and cautiously peered around.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
That was a key reason why the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates last week for the first since December.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
In Arizona, the governor can also require that the state flag be lowered at all state, institutional and educational buildings.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points last week, citing softness in the labor market.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowered
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No racist stereotypes, no demeaning facial expressions, no bowed heads, and no broken bodies from the old Hollywood.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The composer also added synths to his orchestral score, as well as bowed metal, where a violin bow is rubbed against metal instruments like a cowbell or a Vibraphone, for when Roz has a particularly intense feeling.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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That resulted in the sharp downward move in the September figure of 43,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Demand for workers has been on a downward slope for much of this year.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Lowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowered. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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