as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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Recent Examples of low-pressure
The storms are being fueled by a mix of warm, moist air, strong winds aloft, and an approaching low-pressure system—all of which are making the atmosphere increasingly unstable.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Conditions could improve slightly by Sunday if a low-pressure system develops in western Nebraska, which might ease the heat marginally, meteorologists said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
The answer is pretty simple: wind and low-pressure systems.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2025
As a low-pressure system slowly shifts from the West, the Ohio Valley and the Midwest down into the lower Mississippi Valley face the threat of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, according to CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 18 June 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Conditions could improve slightly by Sunday if a low-pressure system develops in western Nebraska, which might ease the heat marginally, meteorologists said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
The answer is pretty simple: wind and low-pressure systems.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2025
As a low-pressure system slowly shifts from the West, the Ohio Valley and the Midwest down into the lower Mississippi Valley face the threat of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, according to CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-pressure
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Both WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines said their operations were unaffected by the hacks.—
Sean Lyngaas,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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Russian Security Council deputy chairman of Dmitry Medvedev also said Iran's critical nuclear infrastructure appeared to be unaffected or to have sustained only minor damage.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The kitchen is bright and inviting, with a balcony that opens to the backyard and plenty of space for casual meals or entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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The partnership was a crash course for them both: an informal academy with a class roster of two.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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This reality underscores a broader truth: In the Islamic Republic, legal texts often mask the informal mechanisms that truly govern political life.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Creamy and mellow—perfect for those new to bourbon.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Three-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny joins the cast as Happy's new caddy, while Kevin Nealon returns as mellow pro golfer Gary Potter, now shining as a golf reporter.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
19 June 2025
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The real winners are those who combine strategy with smart systems, focus on value, and stay flexible as technology and markets change and evolve.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Helping ease the housing shortage by increasing the supply of small, relatively affordable homes within established neighborhoods, ADUs help slow the rise in housing prices and provide flexible living arrangements for changing family needs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The skills that prepare a child to read begin developing in utero, as a baby listens to the familiar voices around them and begins to develop connections between sounds and the meanings of words in their home language.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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Pritzker and Emanuel are nationally familiar names.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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Exuding an easygoing, relaxed image – his signature boyish grin never far from his face – Rutte’s charm offensive echoes that of other NATO leaders.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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The California coastline has no shortage of incredible options, but here are two that are easygoing, have gorgeous views and are less chaotic than the usual tourist magnets.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-pressure. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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