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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
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Along with missing Powell and Fontecchio, the Heat was also without Vlad Goldin (G League), Keshad Johnson (G League), Nikola Jovic (low back injury management) and Terry Rozier (not with team) on Thursday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sunny skies become mostly cloudy with a high around 71 and a low near 60.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Tehran residents also saw fighter jets flying very low over the city.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Some lower-polling candidates of color accused party leaders of unfairly pressuring them to drop out, deepening tensions within the Democratic establishment.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Along with missing Powell and Fontecchio, the Heat was also without Vlad Goldin (G League), Keshad Johnson (G League), Nikola Jovic (low back injury management) and Terry Rozier (not with team) on Thursday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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The bottom line With HELOC rates at a new average low, this March could be the smart time for borrowers in need of extra money to consider this product.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sunny skies become mostly cloudy with a high around 71 and a low near 60.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
If your thermostat doesn’t go that low comfortably, try cracking a window, running a fan, or swapping to lighter bedding.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Tehran residents also saw fighter jets flying very low over the city.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low
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This catastrophe caused widespread destruction of tropical forests and the loss of humid environments that many early tetrapods relied on.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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That event caused widespread destruction of tropical forests and loss of the humid environments many early tetrapods relied on.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Overnight guests can also choose to use an RV site or camp in tent spots or in the primitive camping areas.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Treatments were so primitive that medical intervention scarcely worked into the equation.—
Steven Levingston,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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If your child accomplished something great, here's how to offer praise while keeping them humble, modest, and appreciative.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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All of Mabel’s new forest friends—there are deer, rabbits, turtles, raccoons, and a singularly gloomy bear—bow down to a beaver sovereign, King George (Bobby Moynihan), a gregarious and naïve soul who embraces a humble, communal ideal of living.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Women who are anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive get labeled as depressed or hormonal.—
Sarah Oreck,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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Telehealth companies are mailing a Schedule III narcotic to tens of thousands of depressed patients, hailing it as the democratization of mental health.—
Michael Alvear,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, a shorter conflict in which disruptions are easily reversible could mean the current price spike won't last.—
DAVID McHUGH,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Regime change on the cheap—by covert action, military coup, airpower, or short ground war—has tempted almost every American president since World War II.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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But relying on the military to supplant the role traditionally performed by civilian law enforcement entails risks in a region where military institutions and oversight are weaker, armed forces have a legacy of human rights abuses and corruption is a perennial challenge.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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January’s stronger-than-expected total was likely buoyed by some one-time factors (notably, weaker holiday hiring that meant fewer post-holiday layoffs, and unseasonably warm weather in the early part of the month that boosted industries like construction).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a not crass way, no matter what your vice of choice is, someone who enables that behavior, even just by being there, is a really relatable idea.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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The vigil can come to look like voyeurism, the human care made crass.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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