lowered 1 of 3

as in bowed
directed down she wouldn't look at me, preferring instead to just sit there with lowered eyes

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lowered

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past tense of lower
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variants also loured
past tense of lower

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Recent Examples of lowered
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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
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Citi reiterates Nvidia as buy Citi lowered its price target to $200 per share from $210. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025 Taking two drugs together at the standard dose lowered BP by about 15 mmHg, noticeably better than one drug alone. New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025 The study included about 800 people who, despite taking two or three medications, still had not lowered their blood pressure to the normal range. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025 The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings. Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 To gauge the Fed’s economic impact, consider how 10 economic metrics performed when the central bank aggressively lowered its flagship rate. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025 It was lowered all the way to the ground with its custom air ride suspension. Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 In the main building, accessible rooms include a King and Double with wide bedroom and bathroom doors for wheelchair access, lowered emergency evacuation instructions, and grab bars in the bathrooms. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Thinking this hiker was the original one who needed help, the helicopter team lowered a medic, rescuers said. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowered
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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  • Despite the downward pressure on cost of cyber attacks, the sector continues to grow, as more companies treat cyber security incidents as a top priority.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
  • While mopping, its spinning pads apply 12 Newtons of downward pressure and spin at up to 200 rotations per minute (RPM).
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Lowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowered. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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