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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
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
This risk is hazardous for households with children, elderly residents, and pets with low traction (especially larger dogs).
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Temps will be in the low to mid-50s on both days.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Such a deal has yet to materialize, with opposing GMs attempting to buy low on a former first-round pick who had a disappointing preseason and has seemingly fallen out of favor with the team that drafted him.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The White House warned that millions of low-income families could lose their Women, Infants, and Children benefits by early November if the shutdown persists and the program doesn't receive additional funding.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
This risk is hazardous for households with children, elderly residents, and pets with low traction (especially larger dogs).
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
As recently as last Tuesday, Argentina’s peso had slumped to a record low, and its bonds were selling off as traders prepared for the weekend election.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Temps will be in the low to mid-50s on both days.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
As Air Force One flew low over the course, the crowd erupted with energy.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Such a deal has yet to materialize, with opposing GMs attempting to buy low on a former first-round pick who had a disappointing preseason and has seemingly fallen out of favor with the team that drafted him.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low
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This time, there were no tropical drinks adorned with umbrellas.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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That’s because the offshore low-pressure systems that strike the nation's East Coast share characteristics with tropical systems, Mann said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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If successful, this productive force— supposed to be restorative, in at least some visions—would grow up in symbiosis with primitive fossil capital.—
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5 Nov. 2025
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These samples provide insights into primitive carbonaceous material, the water, and the organic content of early solar system bodies.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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From bright, bold hard-shell spinners to the humble duffel bag, carry-on luggage comes in seemingly endless varieties.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Well, maybe not cheering, exactly, but at least nodding in mild appreciation at a movie that realizes its humble and happy purpose.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Developers are taking an extended break from a slumping San Diego area office market beset by empty space, depressed demand and high construction costs.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Real wages remain depressed and economic growth has stalled.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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For deep crosses, timing is much harder.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The process of retrieving remains is plagued a deep sense of distrust that has prevailed between the two parties both throughout the past two years of war and in a ceasefire period already marked by dueling accusations of violations.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Pierre was short, with a white beard and flamboyant wild hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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These bacteria ferment or break down prebiotics, releasing compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company attributed the decline to weak demand, shifting some shipments to Q4 and an unfavorable mix.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems and pregnant women.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each project presented at MIA is picked with a genuine desire for these works to come to the fore, not by crass commercial considerations.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Free speech covers the jokes, the satire, the parodies—even the dumb, crass, or offensive ones.—
Lizz Winstead,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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