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1
as in darkened
covered over by clouds
the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park
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2
as in stern
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
we chose our next words carefully, mindful of the lowering expression on his face
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as in decrease
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1
as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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2
as in plunging
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 reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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4
as in decreasing
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 discrediting
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 sinking
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 louring
1
as in darkening
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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as in scowling
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 lowering
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Adaptive Transparency mode can also protect your hearing by automatically lowering the volume of any loud sounds around you.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowering
Adjective
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The president shared no caption alongside the image, which depicts him sitting with a stern expression and holding up one finger while wearing white and gold papal attire, including a large cross necklace.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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However, none will have criminal records after their cases are adjudicated, under a deal the district attorney offered during a stern press conference on Tuesday.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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That's a decrease of 41.50% over the course of a single business quarter.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That means the 90-cents-a-share offer is a 99.7% decrease in share value in five years.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Better yet, each of their seven studio albums was better than the previous one, culminating with 1992’s Dynamo — seeped in shoegaze guitars — and 1995’s psychedelic magnum opus Sueño Stereo, a dreamlike, hazy swan song for the ages.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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The vintage/modern taproom located in Maui’s upcountry serves up a variety of brews, including a hazy IPA, imperial stout, brown ale, blonde, lager and several sours.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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India claims to have targeted militant infrastructure, but the reality is grim: at least 26 Pakistani civilians -including women and a young child were reported killed in the strikes.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Sitting in on India press conferences can often be a bit grim, carefully orchestrated by the team's hierarchy and little is usually given to their hungry press corps.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Beijing will meet the U.S. reductions, dropping tariffs on U.S. goods to 10%.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The bill earmarks a reduction of federal matching funds for Medicaid expansion populations, decreasing the current 90 percent federal contribution to the standard range of 50 to 83 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Tehran claims its program is peaceful but has threatened fierce retaliation and a possible withdrawal from the nonproliferation treaty if its nuclear sites are attacked.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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The old model of fierce independence is a luxury many can't afford during this transition.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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After noticing a global gap in effective and trusted protection when faced with financial diminution, the company honed in on the product, refining it to meet the needs of employees worldwide.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s really harmful, in my estimation, is the uncertainty of it all and the diminution of trust our strongest allies will have in the United States for years to come.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sea to Summit Ether Light XT for $150: At just 17.3 ounces for the regular, the Ether Light XT is only marginally heavier than our top pick ultralight pad, and those extra 4 ounces get you quite a bit more cushion.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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That means no heavy equipment and fewer dishes to clean. 2.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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